The Green Papers: 2008 General Election |
2008 Governor's Chairs by State |
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Alabama 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Republican | Treasurer Kay Ivey | ||||
Republican | Tim James | ||||
California 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Democratic | Attorney General Edmund G. "Jerry" Brown, Jr. | ||||
Democratic | Lieutenant Governor John Raymond Garamendi | ||||
Democratic | San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom | ||||
Democratic | Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa | ||||
Democratic | Steve Westly | ||||
Republican | former Congressman Tom Campbell | ||||
Republican | Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner | ||||
Colorado 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Republican | Congressman Thomas Gerard "Tom" Tancredo Announced candidacy October 2008 |
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Connecticut 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: None | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Democratic | Jim Amann | ||||
Delaware 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2004, 2008. Term Limit: No one can serve more than 2 4-year terms in a lifetime | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
  | ** Open Chair (no incumbent) ** | ||||
Democratic | 266,861 | 67.52% | Treasurer Jack A. Markell | ||
Republican | 126,662 | 32.05% | William Swain "Bill" Lee Received his party's nomination at the 3 May 2008 State Convention. |
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Blue Enigma Party | 1,681 | 0.43% | Jeffrey Brown | ||
Total | 395,204 | 100.00% | |||
Florida 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Independent | Piotr Blass for Lt. Governor: Jinamarie Gallo |
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Georgia 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Democratic | David Poythress | ||||
Republican | Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle | ||||
Republican | Comptroller General/Insurance Commissioner John Weimann Oxendine | ||||
Idaho 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: None | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Democratic | W. Lane Startin | ||||
Indiana 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2004, 2008. Term Limit: No more than 2 4-year terms in any 3-term period | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Republican | 1,563,885 | 57.84% | Governor Mitchell E. "Mitch" Daniels, Jr. Running mate for Lieutenant Governor: Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman |
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Democratic | 1,082,463 | 40.04% | former Representative Jill Lynette Long Thompson Running mate for Lieutenant Governor: state Representative Dennie Oxley, II |
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Libertarian; (Boston Tea) | 57,376 | 2.12% | Andrew "Andy" Horning Running mate for Lieutenant Governor: Lisa Kelly |
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Write-in; (Independent) | 19 | 0.00% | Christopher Stried Running mate for Lt. Governor: Fallon O'Brien |
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Write-in; (Independent) | 9 | 0.00% | Timothy Lee Frye | ||
Total | 2,703,752 | 100.00% | |||
Kansas 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Republican | Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh | ||||
Maine 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms. GOVERNOR is the only Statewide elected officer | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Green | Lynne Williams | ||||
Maryland 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Republican | Mike Pappas | ||||
Massachusetts 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: None | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Independent | Christy Mihos | ||||
Michigan 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Democratic | Flint Mayor Donald J. "Don" Williamson | ||||
Republican | Attorney General Mike Cox | ||||
Minnesota 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: None | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Democratic-Farmer Labor | Tom Bakk | ||||
Democratic-Farmer Labor | Susan Gaertner | ||||
Democratic-Farmer Labor | State Representative Paul Thissen | ||||
Missouri 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2004, 2008. Term Limit: No one can serve more than 2 4-year terms in a lifetime | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
  | ** Open Chair (no incumbent) ** | ||||
Democratic | 1,680,611 | 58.40% | Attorney General Jeremiah W. "Jay" Nixon | ||
Republican | 1,136,364 | 39.49% | Congressman Kenny Charles Kenny Charles Hulshof Congressman CD 9 |
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Libertarian | 31,850 | 1.11% | Andrew W. "Andy" Finkenstadt | ||
Constitution | 28,941 | 1.01% | Gregory E. Thompson | ||
Write-in | 8 | 0.00% | Mark Serati | ||
Write-in | 4 | 0.00% | Theodis "Ted" Brown, Sr. | ||
Total | 2,877,778 | 100.00% | |||
Montana 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2004, 2008. Term Limit: No more than 2 4-year terms in any 4-term period | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Democratic | 318,670 | 65.47% | Governor Brian Schweitzer For Lieutenant Governor: Lieutenant Governor John C. Bohlinger |
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Republican | 158,268 | 32.52% | state Senator Roy Brown For Lieutenant Governor: Steve Daines |
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Libertarian | 9,796 | 2.01% | Stan Jones For Lieutenant Governor: Michael Baker |
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Total | 486,734 | 100.00% | |||
New Hampshire 2 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2008. Term Limit: None. GOVERNOR is the only Statewide elected officer | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Democratic | 479,042 | 70.15% | Governor John Lynch | ||
Republican | 188,555 | 27.61% | state Senator Joseph D. "Joe" Kenney | ||
Independent; (Libertarian) | 14,987 | 2.19% | Susan M. Newell | ||
Scattering | 326 | 0.05% | Write-Ins | ||
Total | 682,910 | 100.00% | |||
New Jersey 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2005, 2009. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Democratic | Jeffrey Harlan "Jeff" Boss | ||||
Republican | Steven M. "Steve" Lonegan | ||||
North Carolina 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2004, 2008. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
  | ** Open Chair (no incumbent) ** | ||||
Democratic | 2,146,189 | 50.27% | Lieutenant Governor Beverly Eaves "Bev" Perdue | ||
Republican | 2,001,168 | 46.88% | Charlotte Mayor Patrick McCrory | ||
Libertarian | 121,584 | 2.85% | Michael Munger | ||
Total | 4,268,941 | 100.00% | |||
North Dakota 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2004, 2008. Term Limit: None | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Republican | 235,009 | 74.44% | Governor John Hoeven For Lieutenant Governor: Jack Dalrymple |
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Democratic-Nonpartisan League | 74,279 | 23.53% | state Senator Tim Mathern For Lieutenant Governor: Merle Boucher |
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Independent | 6,404 | 2.03% | DuWayne Hendrickson Lieutenant Governor: Dana Brandenberg |
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Write-in | Gregg Boyer | ||||
Total | 315,692 | 100.00% | |||
Oklahoma 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Democratic | Attorney General Edward "Drew" Edmondson | ||||
Oregon 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: No more than 2 4-year terms in any 3-term period | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Democratic | Secretary of State Bill Bradbury 27 August 2008: Indicated interest in running |
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Pennsylvania 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Democratic | Thomas "Tom" Knox | ||||
Tennessee 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms. GOVERNOR is the only Statewide elected officer | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Democratic | Congressman Lincoln Edward Davis CD 4 |
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Democratic | Kim McMillan | ||||
Republican | Carl "Two Feathers" Whitaker | ||||
Texas 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2010. Term Limit: None | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Republican | Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison | ||||
Utah 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2004, 2008. Term Limit: None | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Republican | 735,049 | 77.66% | Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. Runningmate Lieutenant Governor Gary R. Herbert |
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Democratic | 186,503 | 19.70% | Bob Springmeyer Running mate: Josie Valdez |
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Libertarian | 24,820 | 2.62% | Dell "SuperDell" Schanze Runningmate: Joey Hobbs |
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Write-in | 153 | 0.02% | Doughton | ||
Write-in; (Personal Choice) | Kenneth Rex "Ken" Larsen | ||||
Total | 946,525 | 100.00% | |||
Vermont 2 year term, Election Cycle: 2006, 2008. Term Limit: None | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican | |||||
Republican | 170,492 | 53.43% | Governor James H. "Jim" Douglas | ||
Independent; (Democratic; Progressive) | 69,791 | 21.87% | Anthony Pollina Formerly associated with the Democratic and Vermont Progressive parties. Ran was a write-in candidate under the banner of the Progressive Party in the 9 September Primary. |
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Democratic | 69,534 | 21.79% | state Representative Gaye Symington | ||
Independent | 3,106 | 0.97% | Anthony "Tony" O'Connor Party affiliation: Cheap Renewable Energy |
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Independent | 2,490 | 0.78% | Sam Young | ||
Liberty Union | 1,710 | 0.54% | Peter Diamondstone | ||
Independent; (Marijuana) | 1,704 | 0.53% | Cris Ericson | ||
Scattering | 258 | 0.08% | Write-in Votes | ||
Total | 319,085 | 100.00% | |||
Virginia 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2005, 2009. Term Limit: ineligble to immediately succeed after a given 4-year term | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Democratic | state Senator Creigh Deeds | ||||
Democratic | Terence Richard "Terry" McAuliffe former Democratic National Committee chairman |
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Democratic | former state Delegate Brian J. Moran | ||||
Republican | Attorney General Robert F. "Bob" McDonnell | ||||
Washington 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2004, 2008. Term Limit: None | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Democratic | 1,598,738 | 53.24% | Governor Christine Gregoire Prefers Democratic Party |
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Republican | 1,404,124 | 46.76% | Dino Rossi Prefers G.O.P. Party |
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Total | 3,002,862 | 100.00% | |||
West Virginia 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2004, 2008. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic | |||||
Democratic | 492,697 | 69.80% | Governor Joe Manchin, III | ||
Republican | 181,612 | 25.73% | Russell E. "Russ" Weeks, Jr. | ||
Mountain | 31,317 | 4.44% | Jesse Johnson | ||
Write-in; (Constitution) | 234 | 0.03% | Butch Paugh | ||
Write-in | 17 | 0.00% | James Davis | ||
Total | 705,877 | 100.00% |
Political Parties Parties appear in parenthesis and italics when a candidate receives the endorsement of a given Party and/or official sources indicate a candidate's association with a particular Party but only where the Party in question does not appear on the actual ballot as such. |
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Notes |
Candidates for office appear on this page in italics where 'The Green Papers' does not yet have independent confirmation from an election authority that the person so listed will actually appear on the ballot. |
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