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

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All 4 Arkansas seats to the United States House of Representatives
 Majority partyMinority party
 
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Last election31
Seats won31
Seat changeSteadySteady
Popular vote456,569306,442
Percentage59.8%40.2%
SwingDecrease 5.9%Increase 6.5%

Overview

United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas, 2006[1]
PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/–
Democratic456,56959.8%3
Republican306,44240.2%1
Totals763,011100.00%4

District 1

2006 Arkansas's 1st congressional district election

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NomineeMarion BerryStubby Stumbaugh
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote127,57756,611
Percentage69.3%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

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
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticMarion Berry (incumbent) 127,577 69.26
RepublicanStubby Stumbaugh56,61130.74
Total votes184,188 100.00
Democratic hold

District 2

2006 Arkansas's 2nd congressional district election

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NomineeVic SnyderAndy Mayberry
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote124,87181,432
Percentage60.5%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

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

Arkansas's 2nd congressional district election, 2006
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticVic Snyder (incumbent) 124,871 60.53
RepublicanAndy Mayberry81,43239.47
Total votes184,188 100.00
Democratic hold

District 3

2006 Arkansas's 3rd congressional district election

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NomineeJohn BoozmanWoodrow Anderson
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote125,03975,885
Percentage62.2%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

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
Arkansas's 3rd congressional district election, 2006
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanJohn Boozman (incumbent) 125,039 62.23
DemocraticWoodrow Anderson75,88537.77
Total votes200,924 100.00
Republican hold

District 4

2006 Arkansas's 4th congressional district election

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NomineeMike RossJoe Ross
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote128,23643,360
Percentage74.7%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

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
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticMike Ross (incumbent) 128,236 74.73
RepublicanJoe Ross43,36025.27
Total votes171,596 100.00
Democratic hold

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