2008 Campaign Event Map - John McCain/Sarah Palin

The following map highlights the counties that John McCain and/or Sarah Palin held a campaign event during the general election campaign. A campaign event is an event which is open to the public and announced in advance.

McCain/Palin held 267 campaign events in 157 counties, and 28 states. McCain/Palin won 60 out of the 157 counties which they visited (38%).

Note: In Virginia, unlike other states, is organized into both independent cities and counties. In order for campaign visits to be visible, I highlighted the surrounding county around the city which was visited.

2008 Campaign Event Map - Barack Obama/Joe Biden

The following map highlights the counties that Barack Obama and/or Joe Biden held a campaign event during the general election campaign. A campaign event is an event which is open to the public and announced in advance.

Obama/Biden held 262 campaign events in 148 counties and 26 states. Obama/Biden won 106 out of the 148 counties which they visited (72%).

Note: In Virginia, unlike other states, is organized into both independent cities and counties. In order for campaign visits to be visible, I highlighted the surrounding county around the city which was visited.

2008 Campaign Event Map - Sarah Palin

The following map highlights the counties that Sarah Palin held a campaign event during the general election campaign. A campaign event is an event which is open to the public and announced in advance. For example, Sarah Palin making a surprise appearance at a local small business is not counted; a rally, town hall, speech, or other official campaign event is counted.

Palin had 103 campaign events in 92 counties, and 20 states. Palin won 39 out of the 92 counties which she visited (42%).

Note: In Virginia, unlike other states, is organized into both independent cities and counties. In order for campaign visits to be visible, I highlighted the surrounding county around the city which was visited.

2008 Campaign Event Map - John McCain

The following map highlights the counties that John McCain held a campaign event during the general election campaign. A campaign event is an event which is open to the public and announced in advance. For example, John McCain holding a press conference is not counted as a campaign event; a rally, town hall, speech, or other official campaign event is counted.

McCain had 167 campaign events in 107 counties, and 25 states. McCain won 33 out of the 107 counties which he visited (31%).

Note: Note: In Virginia, unlike other states, is organized into both independent cities and counties. In order for campaign visits to be visible, I highlighted the surrounding county around the city which was visited.

2008 Campaign Event Map - Joe Biden

The following map highlights the counties that Joe Biden held a campaign event during the general election campaign. A campaign event is an event which is open to the public and announced in advance. For example, Joe Biden making a surprise visit to a local factory is not counted as a campaign event; a rally, town hall, speech or other official campaign event is counted.

Biden had 96 campaign events in 83 counties, and 20 states. Biden won 58 out of the 83 counties in which he visited (70%).

Note: In Virginia, unlike other states, is organized into both independent cities and counties. In order for campaign visits to be visible, I highlighted the surrounding county around the city which was visited.

2008 Campaign Event Map - Barack Obama

The following map highlights the counties that Barack Obama held a campaign event during the general election campaign. A campaign event is an event which is open to the public and announced in advance. For example, Barack Obama making a surprise visit to a diner is not counted as a campaign event; a rally, town hall, speech or other official campaign event is counted.

Obama had 166 campaign events in 110 counties, and 22 states. Obama won 84 of the 110 counties which he visited (76%).

Note: In Virginia, unlike other states, is organized into both independent cities and counties. In order for campaign visits to be visible, I highlighted the surrounding county around the city which was visited.