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 will 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

References

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