United States gubernatorial elections, 2007
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Results:
Republican holds
Republican pickups
Democratic pickups
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United States gubernatorial elections, were held in October and November 2007 in three states. The final results were a net change of zero among the parties with one Republican pickup and one Democratic pickup balancing each other out.
Going into the 2007 gubernatorial elections, the Democratic Party held 28 Governor's seats, while the Republican Party held 22 Governor's seats. Democratic and Republican candidates filed in all 3 states, and the Libertarian Party had ballot representation in Louisiana.
Governor Kathleen Blanco announced on March 20, 2007 that she would not seek a second term. Blanco had taken flak for the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the government's ill-preparedness to deal with casualties.
Republican U.S. Representative Bobby Jindal won about 54% of the vote in the October 20 jungle primary, enough to avoid a run-off in November. His nearest opponent, Democratic State Senator Walter Boasso, won about 17% of the vote; Independent New Orleans area businessman John Georges finished third with 14% of the vote, while Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell (D) finished fourth with 12%.
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