Missouri Governor
Filing Deadline: March 25, 2008 • Primary Date: Aug. 5, 2008 • General Election: Nov. 4, 2008Republicans
Kenny Hulshof
Hulshof, a U.S. representative, was
nominated with 49% in a four-way primary.
Democrats
Jay Nixon
Nixon, the state attorney general, was nominated with 85% in a two-way primary.
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Previous Election Results
| 2004 General | Total Votes | Percent | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Blunt (R) | 1,382,419 | 51% | n/a |
| Claire McCaskill (D) | 1,301,442 | 48% | n/a |
| 2004 Primary | Total Votes | Percent | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Blunt (R) | 534,393 | 88% | n/a |
| K. Skelton-Memhardt (R) | 26,089 | 4% | n/a |
| 2000 General | Total Votes | Percent | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Holden (D) | 1,152,752 | 49% | n/a |
| Jim Talent (R) | 1,131,307 | 48% | n/a |
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