2008 Arizona Senate election
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The 2008 Arizona Senate election was held on November 4, 2008. Voters elected members of the Arizona Senate in all 30 of the state's legislative districts to serve a two-year term. Primary elections were held on September 2, 2008.[3]
Quick Facts All 30 seats of the Arizona Senate 16 seats needed for a majority, Majority party ...
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Prior to the elections, the Republicans held a majority of 17 seats over the Democrats' 13 seats.
Following the election, Republicans maintained control of the chamber with 18 Republicans to 12 Democrats, a net gain of one seat for Republicans.[4]
The newly elected senators served in the 49th Arizona State Legislature.