2008 Utah gubernatorial election
The 2008 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 2008. The deadline to file for the primary was June 24, 2008. Incumbent Republican [Party (United States)|Republican] governor Jon Huntsman Jr. won re-election in a landslide, defeating Democratic nominee Bob Springmeyer and Libertarian nominee Dell Schanze.
Candidates
Republican Party
- Jon Huntsman, Jr., incumbent governor
Democratic Party
- Bob Springmeyer, businessman
Libertarian Party
- Dell Schanze, businessman