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North Carolina 8th District
North Carolina Snapshot
RCP Senate Ranking: Toss Up
Senate Race: Hagan (D) vs. Dole (R)*
Governor Race: Perdue (D) vs. McCrory (R)
Presidential Race: Obama (D) vs. McCain (R)
Competitive House Races: NC-8
Key 2006 State Races: NC-11
2004 President: Kerry (D) vs. Bush (R)
2004 Senate: Bowles (D) vs. Burr (R)
Polling Data
| Poll | Date | Sample | Hayes (R) | Kissell (D) | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SurveyUSA | 10/04 - 10/05 | 609 LV | 41 | 49 | Kissell +8 |
| PPP (D) | 07/02 - 07/05 | 541 LV | 43 | 36 | Hayes +7 |
Race Summary
Rep. Robin Hayes beat teacher Larry Kissell (D) by a few hundred votes in 2006, when Kissell used campaign gimmicks such as a pygmy goat mascot named CAFTA and one day charging a gas station's customers a discount on gas, equal to the price when Hayes first took office. This time out, Kissell is raising more money and national Democrats won't overlook the suburban Charlotte district, as they did before. Kissell will also reap the benefits of Obama's GOTV efforts, especially among the relatively large African American population.
Previous Election Results
House
2006: Hayes (R) 50, Kissell (D) 50
2004: Hayes (R) 56, Troutman (D) 44
2002: Hayes (R) 54, Kouri (D) 45
President
2004: Bush (R) 54, Kerry (D) 45
2000: Bush (R) 54, Gore (D) 46
All Commentary & News Stories
- Hayes Loses Lead, Gives $250,000 for Ads - Charlotte Observer
- 'Hate' Remark Stalks Hayes - Charlotte Observer
- Rep. Hayes Has Bachmann Moment - Politico
- DCCC Poll Shows Kissell Up 8 - Reid Wilson, Politics Nation
- Hayes, Kissel Debate Money Announcements - Fay Observer
- Groups of Campaign Ads Launched - WRAL
- NC 08: Hayes +10 - Poltics Nation
- Return Of The Goat - Kyle Trygstad, Politics Nation