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The 2008 United States Senate election in Rhode Island took place on November 4, 2008. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Jack Reed won re-election to a third term.
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The 2008 United States Senate election in Rhode Island took place on November 4, 2008. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Jack Reed won re-election to a third term.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Jack Reed (incumbent) | 48,038 | 86.8% | ||
| Democratic | Christopher Young | 7,277 | 13.2% | ||
| Turnout | 55,315 | ||||
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[2] | Safe D | October 23, 2008 |
| CQ Politics[3] | Safe D | October 31, 2008 |
| Rothenberg Political Report[4] | Safe D | November 2, 2008 |
| Real Clear Politics[5] | Safe D | November 4, 2008 |
| Poll Source | Dates administered | Jack Reed (D) |
Robert Tingle (R) |
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| Rasmussen Reports | July 1, 2008 | 72% | 20% |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Jack Reed (incumbent) | 320,644 | 73.40% | −5.03% | |
| Republican | Bob Tingle | 116,174 | 26.60% | +5.03% | |
| Majority | 204,470 | 46.81% | -10.05% | ||
| Turnout | 436,818 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||