- 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 electionCandidates
Republican Party
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Jim Douglas - Incumbent governorDemocratic Party
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Gaye Symington - Speaker of theVermont House of Representatives Progressive Party
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Anthony Pollina - 2000 gubernatorial candidate and 2002 Lt. Governor candidateLiberty Union Party
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Pete Diamondstone - perennial candidateMarijuana Party
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Cris Ericson - perennial candidateIndependent
* Tony O'Connor
* Sam YoungPolling
Election Results
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candidate = Jim Douglas
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party = Democratic Party (United States)
candidate = Gaye Symington
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party = Liberty Union Party
candidate = Pete Diamondstone
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party = United States Marijuana Party
candidate = Cris Ericson
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party = Vermont Progressive Party
candidate = Anthony Pollina
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party = Independent (politician)
candidate = Tony O'Connor
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party = Independent (politician)
candidate = Sam Young
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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] atProject 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
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