2008 North Dakota gubernatorial election

The 2008 North Dakota gubernatorial election took place on 4 November 2008 for the post of Governor of North Dakota. Incumbent Republican Governor John Hoeven was easily reelected again, defeating Democratic-NPL challenger Tim Mathern. The primaries took place on June 10, 2008. John Hoeven outperformed John McCain, the Republican presidential nominee, by about 21%. McCain defeated Democratic nominee Barack Obama 53%-45% in the concurrent presidential election.

2008 North Dakota gubernatorial election

November 4, 2008
 
Nominee John Hoeven Tim Mathern
Party Republican Democratic–NPL
Running mate Jack Dalrymple Merle Boucher
Popular vote 235,009 74,279
Percentage 74.4% 23.5%

County results
Hoeven:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Mathern:      50–60%

Governor before election

John Hoeven
Republican

Elected Governor

John Hoeven
Republican

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