Unlike the 2006 elections, which were held under a jungle primary system, the 2008 elections used partisan primaries to decide general election nominees.[1] The primary elections were to be held September 6, 2008, but were rescheduled for October 3, 2008 due to storm damage following Hurricane Gustav. The necessary party runoffs were held on November 4, the same date as the presidential election. The general election for the House races was held December 6.[2][3]