Special Note:The 2007 Iowa Straw Poll will be held Saturday August 11th 2007! Check out the Straw Poll Section for more information.
Race for the Party Nomination
2008 marks the 55th consecutive election for the presidency of the United States. It will be the first election since 1928 without an incumbant running in the primaries from either party. Vice President Dick Cheney who is eligible to be president has publically stated he will not run for the party nomination leaving the race open for both Democrats & Republicans to nominate someone new to run in the general election. So far no current member of the presidents cabinet or former Vice President or President has joined the race.
2008 is being heralded as a "change election" because a new administration will step into office. In addition several "new" faces to national politics have entered the race.
Party Primary Information
The primary section is split in two between the major political parties. At the moment Election Geek is looking into information on third-parties and their nominating process. A link will appear below when that data is available. A link in the left hand column labeled 'Primary 2008' appears on all primary pages. Click the link to return to this page and start again.
Find information on all the Democratic candidates including Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama & John Edwards, along with information on debates, 2008 primary schedule the nominating process & the conventions.
Find information on all the Republican candidates including Rudy Giuliani, Fred Thompson & Mitt Romney, along with information on debates, 2008 primary schedule, the nominating process & the conventions.
Resources
Where Are the Candidates?
- The Washington Post has a very helpful campaign tracker.
- Also check out Map the Candidates which takes the Google Maps feature in the Post's campaign tracker a little further.
Money
The second financial quarter for the campaigns ended June 30th 2007. Sen. Barack Obama raised the most money with over $33 Million, Sen. Clinton raised the second highest amount with over $27 Million & Former Gov. Mitt Romney raised the third highest amount with $20 Million.
The Democrats raised a total of $82,948,680 against the Republicans who raised $57,516,304 giving Democrats an over $25 Million lead in fundraising this quarter.
For More Detailed Information Visit the 2008 Money Section.