2008 Missouri gubernatorial election
November 4, 2008
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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. Despite John McCain narrowly carrying the state in the concurrent presidential election, Democratic nominee Jay Nixon won the open seat, defeating Republican nominee Kenny Hulshof in a landslide.
As of 2024, this remains the last gubernatorial election in which the Democratic Party improved upon its performance from the previous election.