2008 Milwaukee County Executive election

The 2008 Milwaukee County Executive election took place on April 1, 2008 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, US. Incumbent Republican County Executive Scott Walker ran for re-election to a second full term. He was challenged by Democratic State Senator Lena Taylor. Because they were the only two candidates on the ballot, the primary election was cancelled and they proceeded to the general election. Though Taylor waged an aggressive campaign against Walker, he ultimately defeated her by a wide margin, winning 59 percent of the vote to her 41 percent.

However, Walker did not end up serving his full term as County Executive. He was elected Governor of Wisconsin in 2010 and resigned from office thereafter, triggering a 2011 special election.