2008 Missouri gubernatorial election

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. Democratic nominee Jay Nixon won the open seat, defeating Republican nominee Kenny Hulshof.

2008 Missouri gubernatorial election

November 4, 2008
 
Nominee Jay Nixon Kenny Hulshof
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 1,680,661 1,136,364
Percentage 58.4% 39.5%

Nixon:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Hulshof:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Tie:      40–50%      50%      No votes

Governor before election

Matt Blunt
Republican

Elected Governor

Jay Nixon
Democratic

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