2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas

The 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas were held on November 4, 2006, to determine who would represent the state of Arkansas in the United States House of Representatives. Arkansas has four seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms. Every incumbent won re-election easily.

2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas

← 2004 November 7, 2006 (2006-11-07) 2008 →
All 4 Arkansas seats to the United States House of Representatives
Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican Last election 3 1 Seats won 3 1 Seat change Popular vote 456,569 306,442 Percentage 59.8% 40.2% Swing 5.9% 6.5%
District results County results Democratic   50–60%   60–70%   70–80%   80–90% Republican   50–60%   60–70%   70–80%

Overview

United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas, 2006[1]
Party		Votes	Percentage	Seats	+/–
	Democratic	456,569	59.8%	3	—
	Republican	306,442	40.2%	1	—
Totals		763,011	100.00%	4	—

District 1

2006 Arkansas's 1st congressional district election

← 2004 2008 →

Nominee Marion Berry Stubby Stumbaugh Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 127,577 56,611 Percentage 69.3% 30.7%

County results Berry:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

U.S. Representative before election Marion Berry Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Marion Berry Democratic

See also: Arkansas's 1st congressional district

Incumbent Democrat Marion Berry defeated Republican Stubby Stumbaugh, who was the Mayor of Cabot, Arkansas. This district covers the northeast part of the state.

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
The Cook Political Report[2]	Safe D	November 6, 2006
Rothenberg[3]	Safe D	November 6, 2006
Sabato's Crystal Ball[4]	Safe D	November 6, 2006
Real Clear Politics[5]	Safe D	November 7, 2006
CQ Politics[6]	Safe D	November 7, 2006

Results

Arkansas's 1st congressional district election, 2006

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Marion Berry (incumbent)	127,577	69.26
	Republican	Stubby Stumbaugh	56,611	30.74
Total votes			184,188	100.00
	Democratic hold

District 2

2006 Arkansas's 2nd congressional district election

← 2004 2008 →

Nominee Vic Snyder Andy Mayberry Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 124,871 81,432 Percentage 60.5% 39.5%

County results Berry:      50–60%      60–70% Mayberry:      50–60%

U.S. Representative before election Vic Snyder Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Vic Snyder Democratic

See also: Arkansas's 2nd congressional district

Incumbent Democrat Vic Snyder defeated Republican Andy Mayberry. This district covers central Arkansas.

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
The Cook Political Report[2]	Safe D	November 6, 2006
Rothenberg[3]	Safe D	November 6, 2006
Sabato's Crystal Ball[4]	Safe D	November 6, 2006
Real Clear Politics[5]	Safe D	November 7, 2006
CQ Politics[6]	Safe D	November 7, 2006

Results

Arkansas's 2nd congressional district election, 2006

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Vic Snyder (incumbent)	124,871	60.53
	Republican	Andy Mayberry	81,432	39.47
Total votes			184,188	100.00
	Democratic hold

District 3

2006 Arkansas's 3rd congressional district election

← 2004 2008 →

Nominee John Boozman Woodrow Anderson Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 125,039 75,885 Percentage 62.2% 37.8%

County results Boozman:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

U.S. Representative before election John Boozman Republican Elected U.S. Representative John Boozman Republican

See also: Arkansas's 3rd congressional district

Incumbent Republican John Boozman defeated Democrat Woodrow Anderson, businessman and member of the U.S. Army Reserve. This district covers the northwest corner of the state.

Endorsements

Woodrow Anderson (D)

Individuals

• Wesley Clark, General, 2004 democratic presidential candidate^[7]

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
The Cook Political Report[2]	Safe R	November 6, 2006
Rothenberg[3]	Safe R	November 6, 2006
Sabato's Crystal Ball[4]	Safe R	November 6, 2006
Real Clear Politics[5]	Safe R	November 7, 2006
CQ Politics[6]	Safe R	November 7, 2006

Results

Arkansas's 3rd congressional district election, 2006

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	John Boozman (incumbent)	125,039	62.23
	Democratic	Woodrow Anderson	75,885	37.77
Total votes			200,924	100.00
	Republican hold

District 4

2006 Arkansas's 4th congressional district election

← 2004 2008 →

Nominee Mike Ross Joe Ross Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 128,236 43,360 Percentage 74.7% 25.3%

County results M. Ross:      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

U.S. Representative before election Mike Ross Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Mike Ross Democratic

See also: Arkansas's 4th congressional district

Incumbent Democrat Mike Ross defeated Republican Joe Ross. This district is roughly the southwest half of the state.

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
The Cook Political Report[2]	Safe D	November 6, 2006
Rothenberg[3]	Safe D	November 6, 2006
Sabato's Crystal Ball[4]	Safe D	November 6, 2006
Real Clear Politics[5]	Safe D	November 7, 2006
CQ Politics[6]	Safe D	November 7, 2006

Results

Arkansas's 4th congressional district election, 2006

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Mike Ross (incumbent)	128,236	74.73
	Republican	Joe Ross	43,360	25.27
Total votes			171,596	100.00
	Democratic hold