United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 4, 2008, in 11 states and two territories. These elections coincided with the presidential election, as well as the elections of the United
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The 2008 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 2008. Incumbent Republican Governor Matt Blunt decided to retire instead of seeking reelection to a second term in office. Despite John
2008 United States gubernatorial elections
…Republicans. Two governors were prohibited by term limits from seeking re-election in 2008. The only governorship to change party was the open seat in Missouri, which was won by a Democrat after being previously held by a Republican. This is the last time that Democrats gained governorships in a presidential…
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