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|official_name = Rex, North Carolina
|settlement_type = [[Census-designated place|CDP]]
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An [[election]] for '''[[United States Senate|United States Senator]]''' from '''[[Maine]]''' will be held on [[November 4]], [[2008]], to determine the Senator representing Maine beginning in the [[111th United States Congress]].
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Incumbent Republican [[Susan Collins]] will face [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] nominee [[Tom Allen]], [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] of [[Maine's 1st congressional district]]. ''CQ Politics'' rates this race as 'Leans Republican'.<ref>[http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=ratings-senate Race Ratings Chart: Senate] ''CQ Politics''</ref> ''The Cook Political Report'' considers it 'Lean Republican'.<ref>[http://www.cookpolitical.com/charts/senate/raceratings_2008-10-09_12-20-35.php 2008 Senate Race Ratings] ''[[The Cook Political Report]]'', October 8, 2008</ref>
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''The Rothenberg Political Report'' considers it a 'Clear Advantage for Incumbent Party'.<ref>[http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.blogspot.com/2008/09/2008-senate-ratings_29.html 2008 Senate Ratings] ''[[Stuart Rothenberg|The Rothenberg Political Report]]'', September 29, 2008</ref> ''UpFront Politics'' lists the race as 'Leans Republican'. ''Swing State Project'' lists the race as "Likely Republican." The Hotline's Senate Rankings showed the Maine Senate race fall from 7th- to 11th-most competitive senate race in the country.
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|map_caption = Location of Rex, North Carolina
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== Candidates ==
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On the Republican side, Collins was renominated with no opposition in the [[Primary election|primary]]. Collins had promised not to seek election to a third term during her two previous campaigns, and this may become an issue.{{Fact|date=June 2008}} Senator Collins received an endorsement from Independent Senator [[Joe Lieberman]]. {{Fact|date=June 2008}}
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|subdivision_type1 = [[Political divisions of the United States|State]]
|subdivision_name1 = [[North Carolina]]
|subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in North Carolina|County]]
|subdivision_name2 = [[Robeson County, North Carolina|Robeson]]
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Allen defeated [[Thomas Ledue]] in the primary. Former [[United States Secretary of State|Secretary of State]] [[Madeline Albright]] campaigned for Allen during his primary fight.{{Fact|date=June 2008}}
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==Opinion polling==
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{| class="wikitable"
|area_total_km2 = 1.9
|- valign=bottom
|area_land_km2 = 1.9
! Poll Source
|area_water_km2 = 0.0
! Dates administered
|area_total_sq_mi = 0.7
! Democrat: Tom Allen
|area_land_sq_mi = 0.7
! Republican: Susan Collins
|area_water_sq_mi = 0.0
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| [http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_senate_elections/maine/election_2008_maine_senate/ Rasmussen Reports]
| align=center| [[October 2]],[[2008]]
| align=center| 43%
| align=center| '''53%'''
|-
| [http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=7502e0c7-3ca4-42da-8399-c2379169c597 Survey USA]
| align=center| [[September 22]] - [[September 23]], [[2008]]
| align=center| 39%
| align=center| '''55%'''
|-
|[http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_senate_elections/maine/election_2008_maine_senate/ Rasmussen Reports]
| align=center| [[September 17]], [[2008]]
| align=center| 42%
| align=center| '''55%'''
|-
| [http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_senate_elections/maine/election_2008_maine_senate/ Rasmussen Reports]
| align=center| [[August 12]], [[2008]]
| align=center| 40%
| align=center| '''55%'''
|-
| [http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_senate_elections/maine/election_2008_maine_senate/ Rasmussen Reports]
| align=center| [[July 17]], [[2008]]
| align=center| 42%
| align=center| '''49%'''
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| [http://news.mainetoday.com/updates/029916.html/ Pan Atlantic SMS Group]
| align=center| [[June 18]], [[2008]]
| align=center| 31%
| align=center| '''56%'''
|-
| [http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_senate_elections/maine/election_2008_maine_senate/ Rasmussen Reports]
| align=center| [[June 16]], [[2008]]
| align=center| 42%
| align=center| '''49%'''
|-
| [http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_senate_elections/maine/election_2008_maine_senate2 Rasmussen Reports]
| align=center| [[May 14]], [[2008]]
| align=center| 42%
| align=center| '''52%'''
|-
| [http://rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_senate_elections/maine/election_2008_maine_senate Rasmussen Reports]
| align=center| [[April 1]], [[2008]]
| align=center| 38%
| align=center| '''54%'''
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| [http://myprivateballot.com/uploadedfiles/CO%20-%20ME%20-%20MN%20-%20Card%20Check%20Memo%200328%20_3_.pdf McLaughlin & Associates/<br />Coalition for a Democratic Workforce]
| align=center| [[March 6]]-[[March 9]], [[2008]]
| align=center| 31%
| align=center| '''54%'''
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| [http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/story.php?id=144978&ac=PHnws Critical Insights]
| align=center| [[October 12]]-[[October 30]], [[2007]]
| align=center| 34%
| align=center| '''54%'''
|-
| [http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=a74654aa-37a1-496f-a0c8-310d488946d9 Survey USA]
| align=center| [[October 26]]-[[October 29]], [[2007]]
| align=center| 38%
| align=center| '''55%'''
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| [http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2007/10/22/162030/69 Research 2000/Daily Kos]
| align=center| [[October 15]]-[[October 17]], [[2007]]
| align=center| 33%
| align=center| '''56%'''
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==Election results==
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===Democratic primary===
|population_as_of = [[United States Census, 2000|2000]]
Unofficial results [http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/files/elections/2008/by_state/ME_Page_0610.html?SITE=MELEE&SECTION=HOME]:
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{{Election box begin | title=2008 Maine U.S. Senate Democratic primary election}}
|population_total = 55
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|population_density_km2 = 28.8
|party = Democratic Party (United States)
|population_density_sq_mi = 74.7
|candidate = '''Tom Allen'''
|votes = 56,521
|percentage = 85.3
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}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Democratic Party (United States)
|candidate = Tom Ledue
|votes = 9,703
|percentage = 14.7
|change =
}}
{{Election box turnout|
|votes = 66,224
|percentage =
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}}
{{Election box end}}


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===General Election===
{{Election box begin | title=2008 Maine U.S. Senate general election}}
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|party = Republican Party (United States)
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|candidate = Susan Collins
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|elevation_m = 56
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|elevation_ft = 184
|latd = 34 |latm = 50 |lats = 53 |latNS = N
|longd = 79 |longm = 2 |longs = 31 |longEW = W

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|postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]]
|postal_code = 28378
|area_code = [[Area code 910|910]]
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|blank_info = 37-56100{{GR|2}}
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|blank1_info = 1022229{{GR|3}}
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{{Election box candidate with party link|
'''Rex''' is a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in [[Robeson County, North Carolina|Robeson County]], [[North Carolina]], [[United States]]. The population was 55 at the 2000 census.and ranked 4th on the list of the [[Highest-income places in the United States#100 highest-income places in the United States|highest-income places]] in the United States.
|party = Democratic Party (United States)

|candidate = Tom Allen
==Geography==
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Rex is located at {{coor dms|34|50|53|N|79|2|31|W|city}} (34.848018, -79.042034).{{GR|1}}
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of 0.7&nbsp;[[square mile]]s (1.9&nbsp;[[km²]]), all of it land.
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==Demographics==
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As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 55 people, 17 households, and 13 families residing in the CDP. The [[population density]] was 74.7 people per square mile (28.7/km²). There were 17 housing units at an average density of 23.1/sq&nbsp;mi (8.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 47.27% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 40.00% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 9.09% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], and 3.64% from two or more races.
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There were 17 households out of which 52.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 17.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 5.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.24 and the average family size was 3.69.
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In the CDP the population was spread out with 30.9% under the age of 18, 14.5% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 12.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.0 males.
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The median income for a household in the CDP was in excess of $200,000, as is the median income for a family. Males and females had a median income of over $100,000. The [[per capita income]] for the CDP was $148,073. None of the population is below the [[poverty line]].
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==Commerce==
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There are currently no mercantile operations in Rex. The primary industry is farming and farming related industries. Rex has two CSX railroad crossings as well as its own U.S. Post Office Branch. Some of the longtime commercial businesses in Rex were: H.P. Johnson - General Merchandise, R.N. Johnson Grocery, and I.J. Williams Grocery.
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==Religion==
== References ==
There are three churches in the immediate Rex, NC vicinity: Rex Presbyterian Church, Mount Olive Presbyterian Church, and New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.


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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/ Elections Division] from the ''Maine Secretary of State''
{{Mapit-US-cityscale|34.848018|-79.042034}}
*[http://www.votesmart.org/election_congress_state.php?state_id=ME&go33.x=7&go33.y=9 U.S. Congress candidates for Maine] at [[Project Vote Smart]]
{{Robeson County, North Carolina}}
*[http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=senate-ME Maine, U.S. Senate] from [[Congressional Quarterly|CQ Politics]]
*[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=197009 Maine U.S. Senate] from ''OurCampaigns.com''
*[http://www.2008racetracker.com/page/ME-Sen Maine U.S. Senate race] from ''2008 Race Tracker''
*[http://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary.php?id=MES2&cycle=2008 Campaign contributions] from [[Center for Responsive Politics|OpenSecrets.org]]
*[http://www.pollster.com/08-ME-Sen-GE-CvA.php Collins vs Allen] graph of multiple polls from Pollster.com
*[http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2007/10/22/162030/69 ME-Sen: Baseline poll] kos, ''DailyKos'', October 22, 2007
*[http://www.cookpolitical.com/column/2007/012007.php A Lopsided Senate Lineup ] Charlie Cook, ''Cook Political'' January 20, 2007
*Official campaign websites
**[http://www.susancollins.com Susan Collins], Republican nominee
**[http://tomallen.org Tom Allen], Democratic nominee
**[http://www.tomledue.com Tom Ledue], failed Democratic candidate
**[http://www.dobsonforsenate.com/Dobson_for_Senate/Home.html Laurie Dobson for US Senate], Independent


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Revision as of 19:32, 10 October 2008

Template:Future election in the United States

An election for United States Senator from Maine will be held on November 4, 2008, to determine the Senator representing Maine beginning in the 111th United States Congress.

Incumbent Republican Susan Collins will face Democratic nominee Tom Allen, U.S. Representative of Maine's 1st congressional district. CQ Politics rates this race as 'Leans Republican'.[1] The Cook Political Report considers it 'Lean Republican'.[2] The Rothenberg Political Report considers it a 'Clear Advantage for Incumbent Party'.[3] UpFront Politics lists the race as 'Leans Republican'. Swing State Project lists the race as "Likely Republican." The Hotline's Senate Rankings showed the Maine Senate race fall from 7th- to 11th-most competitive senate race in the country.

Candidates

On the Republican side, Collins was renominated with no opposition in the primary. Collins had promised not to seek election to a third term during her two previous campaigns, and this may become an issue.[citation needed] Senator Collins received an endorsement from Independent Senator Joe Lieberman. [citation needed]

Allen defeated Thomas Ledue in the primary. Former Secretary of State Madeline Albright campaigned for Allen during his primary fight.[citation needed]

Opinion polling

Poll Source Dates administered Democrat: Tom Allen Republican: Susan Collins
Rasmussen Reports October 2,2008 43% 53%
Survey USA September 22 - September 23, 2008 39% 55%
Rasmussen Reports September 17, 2008 42% 55%
Rasmussen Reports August 12, 2008 40% 55%
Rasmussen Reports July 17, 2008 42% 49%
Pan Atlantic SMS Group June 18, 2008 31% 56%
Rasmussen Reports June 16, 2008 42% 49%
Rasmussen Reports May 14, 2008 42% 52%
Rasmussen Reports April 1, 2008 38% 54%
McLaughlin & Associates/
Coalition for a Democratic Workforce 		March 6-March 9, 2008 31% 54%
Critical Insights October 12-October 30, 2007 34% 54%
Survey USA October 26-October 29, 2007 38% 55%
Research 2000/Daily Kos October 15-October 17, 2007 33% 56%

Election results

Democratic primary

Unofficial results [1]:

2008 Maine U.S. Senate Democratic primary election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Tom Allen 56,521 85.3
Democratic Tom Ledue 9,703 14.7
Turnout 66,224

General Election

2008 Maine U.S. Senate general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Susan Collins
Democratic Tom Allen
Majority
Turnout


References

  1. ^ Race Ratings Chart: Senate CQ Politics
  2. ^ 2008 Senate Race Ratings The Cook Political Report, October 8, 2008
  3. ^ 2008 Senate Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report, September 29, 2008

External links

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