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The traditionally Democratic-leaning state of Pennsylvania awarded 21 electoral votes in the 2008 presidential election to Barack Obama. He went into the election with a substantial advantage in the polls, a lead of anywhere from four to 14 points over John McCain.RealClearPolitics: Pennsylvania: McCain vs. Obama Polling locations were open state-wide from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST.
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Fast Facts
- Winner: Barack ObamaMSNBC: Pennsylvania Election Results
- Electoral votes: 21
- Polls open: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST
- Pre-election polls: Obama led McCain 51.6% to 44.4%Pollster.com: 2008 Pennsylvania Presidential General Election
- Registered voters: 8.73 millionThe Progress: Registered Voters in Pa. Breaks 8.7 Million
- Democratic primary winner: Hillary Rodham Clinton
- Republican primary winner: John McCain
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Other Pennsylvania Races
- Attorney General:
- Incumbent: Tom Corbett (R) Winner
- Challenger: John Morganelli (D)
- Challenger: Marakay Rogers (L)
- Auditor General:
- Incumbent: Jack Wagner (D) Winner
- Challenger: Chet Beiler (R)
- Challenger: Betsy Summers (L)
- State Treasurer:
- Candidate: Robert McCord (D) Winner
- Candidate: Tom Ellis (R)
- Candidate: Berlie Etzel (L)
- Numerous congressional, state senate and local official races
- Ballot initiative to provide $400 million to municipalities and public utilities for sewer and water improvements (passed)
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Past Pennsylvania Winners
- 2008: Barack Obama
- 2004: John Kerry
- 2000: Al Gore
- 1996: Bill Clinton
- 1992: Bill Clinton
- 1988: George H. W. Bush
- 1984: Ronald Reagan
- 1980: Ronald Reagan
- 1976: Jimmy Carter
- 1972: Richard Nixon
- 1968: Hubert Humphrey
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Pennsylvania Government
- Governor: Ed Rendell
- Lieutenant Governor: Catherine Baker Knoll
- Attorney General: Tom Corbett
- Senators: Arlen Specter, Bob Casey
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2008 Pennsylvania Election Results
- 2008 Presidential Election Winner: Barack Obama
- Winner of Pennsylvania's 21 Electoral Votes: Barack Obama
- Margin of Victory: 55% to 44%
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- 2008 Presidential Election Winner: Barack Obama
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2006 Pennsylvania Election Results
- Winner of Pennsylvania Senate Seat: Bob Casey, Jr.
- Margin of victory: 59% to 41%
- Winner of Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Election: Governor Ed Rendell
- Margin of victory: 60% to 40%
- CNN: 2006 Pennsylvania Election Results
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2004 Pennsylvania Election Results
- 2004 Presidential Election Winner: George W. Bush
- Winner of Pennsylvania's Twenty-One Electoral Votes: Senator John Kerry
- Margin of victory: 51% to 49%
- Winner of Pennsylvania Senate Seat: Senator Arlen Specter
- Margin of victory: 53% to 42%
- CNN: 2004 Pennsylvania Election Results
- 2004 Presidential Election Winner: George W. Bush
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Pennsylvania Election News and Commentaries
- The Evening Sun: Pennsylvania a Keystone to Obama Victory (November 5, 2008)
- The Philadelphia Inquirer: PA Voters Approve Water Bond (November 5, 2008)
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Wagner Wins Second Term as Auditor General (November 5, 2008)
- Philly.com: Corbett Appears to Retain Attorney General Post (November 5, 2008)
- The Bulletin: Row Offers Races Few Surprises (November 5, 2008)
- TheHill.com: Murtha Wins Reelection Despite Controversial Remarks (November 4, 2008)
- Philly.com: Brady, Fattah, Doyle Win Re-Election to US House (November 4, 2008)
- MTV: Keep An Eye On Ohio, Florida, Pennsylvania, Virginia (November 4, 2008)
- Market Watch: Governor Rendell: Prepare for Election Day, Know Your Rights (November 3, 2008)
- WBNG.com: Pennsylvania Election Preparations (November 3, 2008)
- The Wall Street Journal: Gap Narrows in Florida and Ohio, Not Pennsylvania (October 30, 2008)
- CBS News: McCain Forced To Gamble On Pennsylvania (October 30, 2008)
- Reuters: Biden Hopes for Phillies' Good Fortune in Election (October 30, 2008)
- USA Today: U.S. Judge Orders Backup Paper Ballots in Pa. (October 29, 2008)
- The Evening Sun: Palin, Biden in Pennsylvania on Thursday, Friday (October 29, 2008)
