Who won Maryland in the 2008 presidential election?

Obama (Democratic) carried Maryland in 2008, winning its 10 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Maryland have in 2008?

Maryland cast 10 electoral votes in the 2008 presidential election.

Did Maryland vote for the national winner in 2008?

Yes. Maryland backed Barack Obama, who won the presidency that year.

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2008

Maryland: Obama carries 10 EV.

Maryland cast its 10 electoral votes for Obama (Democratic). National winner: Barack Obama (Democratic) — Maryland voted with the national winner this cycle.

Maryland in 2008

The 2008 contest saw Maryland line up behind Obama, delivering 10 electoral votes to the Democratic ticket. That placed Maryland with the eventual winner: Barack Obama went on to take the presidency, and Maryland was part of his column.

Maryland stayed in the Democratic column for the 6th straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1988. The region divided — Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and District of Columbia joined Maryland for the Democratic ticket, while West Virginia did not. Over its 60 recorded presidential cycles, Maryland has backed the Democratic party more than any other — 34 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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