Missouri gubernatorial election, 2008
Missouri gubernatorial election, 2008
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The Missouri gubernatorial election, 2008 was an election for the Governor of Missouri, held on November 4, 2008. The incumbent governor, Matt Blunt, who had decided to retire,[1] narrowly won the 2004 election by beating state auditor Claire McCaskill 51%-48%, and would likely have faced a strong challenger in 2008.
Background
On January 22, 2008, Governor Blunt unexpectedly announced that he would not seek re-election because he had already "achieved virtually everything I set out to accomplish, and more ... Because I feel we have changed what I wanted to change in the first term, there is not the same sense of mission for a second."
A November 2007 poll conducted by SurveyUSA showed Blunt with a 44% approval rating.[2] His approval among Republicans polled was 68%, but his rating among Democrats was only 23%.[2]
On November 10, 2005, Democrat Jay Nixon filed the necessary paperwork with the Missouri Ethics Commission to launch a 2008 campaign for governor.[3]
The gubernatorial and other statewide office primaries were held August 5, 2008.[4] CQ Politics rates the race as 'Leans Democratic'.[5]
Timeline
- March 25, 2008 – Filing deadline for Democrats, Republicans and Libertarians[6]
- August 5, 2008 – Primary (gubernatorial and other statewide office) elections[6]
- August 19, 2008 – Filing deadline for other third parties and Independents[6]
- November 4, 2008 – General election.
Republican primary
2008 Missouri Governor Republican primary election
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
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Republican |
Kenny Hulshof |
194,556 |
49.2 |
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Republican |
Sarah Steelman |
176,750 |
44.7 |
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Republican |
Scott Long |
18,745 |
4.7 |
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Republican |
Jen Sievers |
5,664 |
1.4 |
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| Turnout |
395,715 |
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Democratic primary
General election
Polling
| Source |
Date |
Republican |
Democratic |
| Public Policy Polling |
November 2, 2008 |
Kenny Hulshof – 38.4% |
Jay Nixon – 57.9% |
| Survey USA |
November 2, 2008 |
Kenny Hulshof – 39% |
Jay Nixon – 54% |
| Survey USA |
October 26, 2008 |
Kenny Hulshof – 38% |
Jay Nixon – 55% |
| Rasmussen Reports |
October 14, 2008 |
Kenny Hulshof – 38% |
Jay Nixon – 57% |
| Survey USA |
September 24, 2008 |
Kenny Hulshof – 37% |
Jay Nixon – 54% |
| Rasmussen Reports |
September 11, 2008 |
Kenny Hulshof – 39% |
Jay Nixon – 54% |
| Public Policy Polling |
August 17, 2008 |
Kenny Hulshof – 42% |
Jay Nixon – 48% |
| Survey USA |
July 31, 2008 |
Kenny Hulshof – 42% |
Jay Nixon – 48% |
| Survey USA |
July 31, 2008 |
Sarah Steelman – 41% |
Jay Nixon – 50% |
| Rasmussen Reports |
July 7, 2008 |
Kenny Hulshof – 38% |
Jay Nixon – 49% |
| Rasmussen Reports |
July 7, 2008 |
Sarah Steelman – 37% |
Jay Nixon – 46% |
| Rasmussen |
June 9, 2008 |
Kenny Hulshof – 34% |
Jay Nixon – 54% |
| Rasmussen |
June 9, 2008 |
Sarah Steelman – 34% |
Jay Nixon – 56% |
| Survey USA |
May 20, 2008 |
Kenny Hulshof – 33% |
Jay Nixon – 57% |
| Survey USA |
May 20, 2008 |
Sarah Steelman – 33% |
Jay Nixon – 58% |
| Rasmussen |
May 8, 2008 |
Kenny Hulshof – 35% |
Jay Nixon – 51% |
| Rasmussen |
May 8, 2008 |
Sarah Steelman – 35% |
Jay Nixon – 51% |
| Rasmussen |
March 24, 2008 |
Kenny Hulshof – 37% |
Jay Nixon – 48% |
| Rasmussen |
March 24, 2008 |
Sarah Steelman – 39% |
Jay Nixon – 46% |
| Rasmussen |
February 13, 2008 |
Kenny Hulshof – 30% |
Jay Nixon – 48% |
| Rasmussen |
February 13, 2008 |
Sarah Steelman – 35% |
Jay Nixon – 46% |
| Rasmussen Reports |
December 12, 2007 |
Matt Blunt – 42% |
Jay Nixon – 47% |
| Research2000 |
November 24, 2007 |
Matt Blunt – 42% |
Jay Nixon – 51% |
| Rasmussen |
October 10, 2007 |
Matt Blunt – 44% |
Jay Nixon – 43% |
| Rasmussen |
August 23, 2007 |
Matt Blunt – 43% |
Jay Nixon – 46% |
| SurveyUSA |
July 25–27, 2007 |
Matt Blunt – 38% |
Jay Nixon – 57% |
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Results
Nixon on election night, won easily, even though fellow Democrat, then-senator Barack Obama came within only 4,000 some votes of winning the state. Nixon was able to perform well in rural parts of the state. When combined with heavily populated, strong Democratic areas like St. Louis and Kansas City. Hulshof didn't have a chance to come back. Nixon was declared the winner right when the polls closed in Missouri. Hulshof of conceded defeat at 9:02 P.M. Central Time.
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