Washington, D.C., awarded 3 electoral votes to the winner in the 2008 general election, Barack Obama. Democrat nominee Barack Obama had a commanding lead over John McCain in D.C., as the district has voted democrat consistently since 1961.270towin.com: District of Columbia - Election 2008

The District of Columbia is the only non-state with electoral votes. In 1961 the 23rd Amendment was ratified, which included the district in the general election process.270towin.com: District of Columbia - Election 2008

1. 2004: John Kerry
2. 2000: Al Gore
3. 1996: Bill Clinton
4. 1992: Bill Clinton

• msnbc.com: Washington D.C. Exit Polls | United States

• RealClearPolitics: District of Columbia: McCain vs. Obama

• CNN: Economy most important issue, polls show (November 4, 2008)

• WSJ.com: Early Exit Polls Show Voters' Top Concern is Economy (November 4, 2008)

• Pollster.com: 2008 District of Columbia General Election

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