Indiana gubernatorial election, 2008
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The Indiana gubernatorial election of 2008 will be held on November 4, 2008. The primary election took place on May 6, 2008. Other than Governor, there will also be many other offices on the ballot in 2008.
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[edit] Democratic primary
On the Democratic side, Indianapolis businessman Jim Schellinger and former U.S. Rep. Jill Long Thompson had announced their candidacies. Schellinger, with support of key Democratic officials such as former Indiana House Speaker John Gregg, former Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson and the late U.S. Rep. Julia Carson[1], had raised over $1 million in campaign funds. Long Thompson's support came from Democrats such as popular former U.S. Rep. Andrew Jacobs, Jr. and former Indiana First Lady Maggie Kernan[2].
A poll in April 2008 showed Thompson slightly leading Schellinger 48% to 42%.[3]
A Democratic win in November 2008 would generate Indiana's 50th Governor.
| Indiana Democratic gubernational primary, May 6, 2008 |
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| Candidate | Votes | Percentage | |
| Jill Long Thompson | 579,809 | 50.56% | |
| Jim Schellinger | 566,741 | 49.43% | |
| Totals | 1,146,550 | 100% | |
Jill Long Thompson was declared the winner by just over 13,000 votes.[4]
[edit] Republican nomination
The current Governor of Indiana, Mitch Daniels, defeated the incumbent Democratic governor Joseph Kernan in 2004, becoming the first Republican governor in Indiana in 16 years. On June 16, 2007, Daniels announced he was running for re-election with his Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman. Daniels will compete against Jill Long Thompson in the general election in November. If Daniels wins re-election, he will remain Indiana's 49th Governor.
[edit] Libertarian race
Andy Horning an Engineer, Libertarian Party Activist & Frequent Candidate is the only Libertarian running so he will appear on the November ballot.
[edit] Polling
Polling had shown that largely Mitch Daniels had repeatedly lead against both Jill Long Thompson and Jim Schellinger. Long Thompson, the Democratic Party of Indiana's gubernatorial candidate, recently has been able to compete strongly against Daniels in most proposed polls.
| Source | Date | Daniels (R) | Long Thompson (D) | Schellinger (D) |
| Downs Center/Survey USA | April 28-30, 2008 | 46% | 49% | |
| WishTV | April 23-24, 2008 | 45% | 45% | |
| WishTV | April 23-24, 2008 | 45% | 44% | |
| SurveyUSA | April 14-16, 2008 | 48% | 47% | |
| SurveyUSA | April 14-16, 2008 | 47% | 46% | |
| Real Clear Politics | February 26, 2008 | 54% | 41% | |
| Indianapolis Star-WTHR | November 13-16, 2007 | 43% | 44% | |
| Indianapolis Star-WTHR | November 13-16, 2007 | 40% | 44% | |
| Real Clear Politics | September 14, 2007 | 46% | 38% |
[edit] Election results
| 2008 gubernatorial election, Indiana | |||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Republican | Mitch Daniels (incumbent) | ||||
| Democratic | Jill Long Thompson | ||||
| Libertarian | Andy Horning | ||||
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[edit] External links
- Governor Mitch Daniels' Re-Election Site
- Jim Schellinger's Campaign Site
- Jill Long Thompson's Campaign Site
- Andy Horning for Governor Website
[edit] References
- ^ Schellinger for Governor: Endorsements. JimSchellinger.com (ongoing). Retrieved on 2008-04-26.
- ^ Hoosiers for Jill: News. HoosiersforJill.com (ongoing). Retrieved on 2008-04-26.
- ^ Indiana Poll Results - April 2008. WISH-TV (2008-04-25). Retrieved on 2008-04-26.
- ^ Long Thompson beats Schellinger. The Indianapolis Star (2008-05-07). Retrieved on 2008-05-07.
