Vermont gubernatorial election, 2008

The Vermont gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 4, 2008. Incumbent governor Jim Douglas is eligible for reelection. The gubernatorial primary is scheduled for September 9, 2008.

Dates and deadlines [ [http://vermont-elections.org/elections1/critical_dates_2008.html 2008 Critical Election Dates] "Vermont Secretary of State"]

*July 21, 2008 -- Filing (for major parties)
*September 9, 2008 -- Primary election
*September 12, 2008 -- Filing (for third parties)
*October 29, 2008 -- Voter registration deadline for general election
*November 4, 2008 -- General election

Candidates

Republican Party

* Jim Douglas - Incumbent governor

Democratic Party

* Gaye Symington - Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives

Progressive Party

* Anthony Pollina - 2000 gubernatorial candidate and 2002 Lt. Governor candidate

Liberty Union Party

* Pete Diamondstone - perennial candidate

Marijuana Party

* Cris Ericson - perennial candidate

Independent

* Tony O'Connor
* Sam Young

Polling

Election Results

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References

External links

* [http://www.vermont-elections.org/ Elections & Campaign Finance Division] from the "Vermont Secretary of State"
* [http://www.votesmart.org/election_governor_five_categories.php?state_id=VT Vermont Governor candidates] at Project Vote Smart
* [http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=364351 Vermont Governor race] from "OurCampaigns.com"
* [http://www.2008racetracker.com/page/VT-Gov Vermont Governor race] from "2008 Race Tracker"
* [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/state_candidates.phtml?s=VT=2008&f=G Campaign contributions] from "Follow the Money"
*"Official campaign websites"
** [http://www.jimdouglas.com/ Jim Douglas] , Republican incumbent candidate
** [http://symingtonforgovernor.com/ Gaye Symington] , Democratic candidate
** [http://anthonypollina.com/ Anthony Pollina] , Progressive candidate
** [http://samyoungforvermont.com/ Sam Young] , Independent candidate