District 3
See also: Oregon's 3rd congressional districtIncumbent Democrat Earl Blumenauer has represented Oregon's 3rd congressional district since 1996 and was the Democratic nominee in 2008, defeating TV co-host John Sweeney and retired utility worker and peace activist Joseph "Lone Vet" Walsh in the primary. In the general election, he faced Republican Delia Lopez, a real estate investor, and Pacific Green Party candidate Michael Meo.
| Oregon's 3rd congressional district election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Percentage | |
| Democratic | Earl Blumenauer (inc.) | 254,235 | 74.54% | |
| Republican | Delia Lopez | 71,063 | 20.84% | |
| Pacific Green | Michael Meo | 15,063 | 4.42% | |
| Write-ins | 701 | 0.21% | ||
| Totals | 341,062 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Read more about this topic: United States House Of Representatives Elections In Oregon, 2008
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