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Governors Face Tight Races

Eleven states in play, four are close

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 4, 2008 2:44 AM CST
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(Newser) – Eleven states are choosing governors in a number of tight races today, with both Democrats and Republicans already crowing about victory. The closest contests are in Washington and North Carolina, reports MarketWatch. Neither state has elected a Republican in 20 years, but polls show candidates are neck-and-neck in both states. Three states—Delaware, North Carolina and Missouri—feature new candidates from both parties because incumbents aren't running.

"If we're able to maintain our majority of 28 governors, we'll be very satisfied," said a spokesman for the Democratic Governors Association, who predicted Democrats would hold on to Montana, West Virginia, New Hampshire and Delaware, and wrest Missouri from the GOP "hands-down." But leaders of the Republican association are also confident. "We are well-positioned to see all of our incumbents reelected," said a spokesman. That would include Utah, North Dakota, Indiana and Vermont.

Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, Jr., is trying to fend off a challenge from Democrat Bob Springmeyer.
Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, Jr., is trying to fend off a challenge from Democrat Bob Springmeyer.   (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire debates Republican challenger Dino Rossi last month. Their race is one of the tightest of 11 gubernatorial races.
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire debates Republican challenger Dino Rossi last month. Their race is one of the tightest of 11 gubernatorial races.   (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Dino Rossi, the Republican challenger to Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire. Their contest is one of the tightest of 11 gubernatorial races in the nation today.
Dino Rossi, the Republican challenger to Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire. Their contest is one of the tightest of 11 gubernatorial races in the nation today.   (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
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New Hampshire • Montana • Vermont • North Carolina • Washington • Indiana • Utah • Missouri • Delaware • West Virginia • Republican Governors Association • Election 2008 • gubernatorial races • Democratic Governors Association

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