Who won Arizona in the 2008 presidential election?

McCain (Republican) carried Arizona in 2008, winning its 10 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Arizona have in 2008?

Arizona cast 10 electoral votes in the 2008 presidential election.

Did Arizona vote for the national winner in 2008?

No. Arizona backed McCain, while Barack Obama won the presidency nationally.

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2008

Arizona: McCain carries 10 EV.

Arizona cast its 10 electoral votes for McCain (Republican). National winner: Barack Obama (Democratic) — Arizona voted against the national winner this cycle.

Arizona in 2008

The 2008 contest saw Arizona line up behind McCain, delivering 10 electoral votes to the Republican ticket. The presidency went elsewhere: Barack Obama (Democratic) won nationally, while Arizona had backed a different ticket.

Arizona stayed in the Republican column for the 15th straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1952. The region divided — Utah joined Arizona for the Republican ticket, while California, Nevada, Colorado, and New Mexico did not. Over its 29 recorded presidential cycles, Arizona has backed the Republican party more than any other — 18 times in all. The vote fell within the Modern Polarization — Close elections in a divided country.

Nationally, Barack Obama finished with 365 of the 538 electoral votes to John McCain's 173. Barack Obama led the national popular vote with 52.93% of the ballots cast.

The 2008 national map

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