2008 North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction election

none 2008 11 04 2008 North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction election North Carolina presidential no June Atkinson Richard Morgan North Carolina Democratic Party North Carolina Republican Party 3x4.svg June Atkinson.png 2008 North Carolina superintendent of public instruction election results map by county.svg 320px 2,177,934 53.66% 1,881,075 46.34% 2004 North Carolina Council of State election#Superintendent of Public Instruction 2004 2012 North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction election 2012 County resultsAtkinson: #7996E2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80%Morgan: #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% Superintendent of Public Instruction June Atkinson North Carolina Democratic Party North Carolina Democratic Party June Atkinson The 2008 North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction election was held on November 4, 2008, to elect the North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction, concurrently with the 2008 presidential election, as well as elections to the United States Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, governor, the Council of State, and other state, local, and judicial elections. Primary elections were held on May 6, 2008.Historical Election Results Board of Elections Johnston County, North Carolina https://www.johnstonnc.gov/joconcelections/content.cfm?pageid=191 January 8, 2026 Johnston County, North Carolina Incumbent Democratic state superintendent June Atkinson defeated former Republican state legislator Richard Morgan in the general election.November 4, 2008 Perdue becomes N.C.'s first female governor https://www.wral.com/story/perdue-becomes-n-c-s-first-female-governor/3886614/ January 9, 2026 WRAL NewsChristensen Rob October 17, 2018 Saying goodbye to three men who wrote NC’s political history https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article220068620.html January 9, 2026 The News & Observer Morgan, who owned an insurance agency, ran unsuccessfully for superintendent of public instruction in 2008 and for commissioner of insurance in 2012. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee June Atkinson, incumbent state superintendent (2004–present)October 30, 2008 Educator, ex-lawmaker vie for N.C. superintendent post https://www.wral.com/story/3855946/ January 9, 2026 WRAL News Eliminated in primary Eddie Davis, educator from Weldon and former president of the North Carolina Association of EducatorsHeaslip Jennifer September 29, 2007 Former Weldon educator makes bid for N.C. superintendent of public instruction in 2008 https://www.rrdailyherald.com/news/former-weldon-educator-makes-bid-for-n-c-superintendent-of-public-instruction-in-2008/article_8eda1bd8-3041-5a60-9365-b491bb35e512.html subscription January 9, 2026 The Daily HeraldKhanna Samiha January 18, 2012 Past Winner: Eddie Davis, Class of ’85 https://indyweek.com/archives/archives-guides/past-winner-eddie-davis-class-85/ January 9, 2026 Indy Week Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize"Key" Marginof error JuneAtkinson EddieDavis UndecidedPublic Policy PollingDebnam Dean Jensen Tom April 28, 2008 Presidential race narrows in NC https://www.publicpolicypolling.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/PPP_Release_042808.pdf January 9, 2026 Public Policy Polling April 26–27, 2008 1,121 (LV) ± 2.9%35%17%48%Public Policy PollingDebnam Dean Jensen Tom April 21, 2008 Obama, Perdue, Hagan lead in NC https://www.publicpolicypolling.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/PPP_NC_Release_042108.pdf January 9, 2026 Public Policy Polling April 19–20, 2008 962 (LV) ± 3.2%34%14%52%Public Policy PollingDebnam Dean Jensen Tom March 5, 2008 Obama up a little, Perdue lead balloons https://www.publicpolicypolling.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/PPP_Release_030508.pdf January 9, 2026 Public Policy Polling April 19–20, 2008 962 (LV) ± 3.2%34%14%52%Public Policy PollingDebnam Dean Jensen Tom May 5, 2008 Obama holds 10 point lead https://www.publicpolicypolling.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/PPP_Release_050608.pdf January 9, 2026 Public Policy Polling March 3, 2008 508 (LV) ± 4.3%37%14%49%Public Policy PollingDebnam Dean December 4, 2007 Polls Remain Stable Despite Flurry of Activity https://www.publicpolicypolling.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/PPP_Release_120407.pdf January 9, 2026 Public Policy Polling December 3, 2007 676 (LV) ± 3.7%38%13%48%Public Policy PollingDebnam Dean October 8, 2007 After announcement Perdue leads by 10 percent https://www.publicpolicypolling.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/PPP_Release_100807.pdf January 9, 2026 Public Policy Polling October 3, 2007 621 (LV) ± 3.9%32%15%54% Results 300px|thumb|Primary results by county #7996E2 Atkinson #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #51C2C2 Davis #51C2C2 50–60% #2AACAC 60–70% #009696 70–80% Democratic primary results June Atkinson (incumbent) North Carolina Democratic Party 660,556 52.86% Eddie Davis North Carolina Democratic Party 589,126 47.14% 1,249,682 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Nominee Richard Morgan, speaker pro tempore of the North Carolina House of Representatives (2005–2007) and former state representative from the 31st district (1991–2003) and 52nd district (2003–2007) Eliminated in primary Joe Johnson, former director of public affairs for the Henderson County Sheriff's OfficeJuly 6, 2008 Got a Minute ... with Joe Johnson https://www.blueridgenow.com/story/news/2008/07/06/got-a-minute-with-joe-johnson/28069354007/ January 9, 2026 Times-News Eric SmithSchofield Rob April 2, 2008 The earth is shifting: Republican candidates endorse public financing https://ncnewsline.com/briefs/the-earth-is-shifting-republican-candidates-endorse-public-financing/ January 9, 2026 NC Newsline Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize"Key" Marginof error RichardMorgan EricSmith JoeJohnson UndecidedPublic Policy PollingDebnam Dean Jensen Tom May 5, 2008 McCrory, Smith remain tight https://www.publicpolicypolling.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/PPP_GOP_Release_050608.pdf January 9, 2026 Public Policy Polling May 3–4, 2008 662 (LV) ± 3.8%19%13%12%56%Public Policy PollingDebnam Dean Jensen Tom April 29, 2008 Smith continues to whittle away https://www.publicpolicypolling.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/PPP_NC_Release_042908.pdf January 9, 2026 Public Policy Polling April 26–27, 2008 622 (LV) ± 3.9%16%10%9%65%Public Policy PollingDebnam Dean Jensen Tom April 22, 2008 McCrory still in good shape https://www.publicpolicypolling.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/PPP_Release_042208.pdf January 9, 2026 Public Policy Polling April 19–20, 2008 602 (LV) ± 3.9%13%11%7%69%Public Policy PollingDebnam Dean Jensen Tom April 1, 2008 McCrory ups lead to double digits https://www.publicpolicypolling.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/PPP_Release_040108.pdf January 9, 2026 Public Policy Polling March 29–30, 2008 744 (LV) ± 3.6%17%11%10%62%Public Policy PollingDebnam Dean Jensen Tom March 4, 2008 McCrory maintains small lead https://www.publicpolicypolling.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/PPP_Release_030408.pdf January 9, 2026 Public Policy Polling March 3, 2008 778 (LV) ± 3.5%16%8%12%64% Results 300px|thumb|Primary results by county #E27F7F Morgan #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #FF9A50 Smith #FFB580 40–50% #47CC9D Johnson #B4FFE5 30–40% #7EE5C1 40–50% Republican primary resultsNC SBE Contest Results https://er.ncsbe.gov/index.html?election_dt=05/06/2008&county_id=0&office=COS&contest=1082 January 9, 2026 North Carolina State Board of Elections Richard Morgan North Carolina Republican Party 203,090 51.34% Eric Smith North Carolina Republican Party 97,098 24.55% Joe Johnson North Carolina Republican Party 95,382 24.11% 395,570 100.00% General election Polling Poll source Date(s)administered SamplesizeKey:A – all adultsRV – registered votersLV – likely votersV – unclear "Key" Marginof error JuneAtkinson (D) RichardMorgan (R) UndecidedPublic Policy PollingDebnam Dean Jensen Tom October 21, 2008 Perdue lead grows https://www.publicpolicypolling.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/PPP_Release_NC_1021582.pdf January 9, 2026 Public Policy Polling October 18–19, 2008 1,200 (LV) ± 2.8%50%38%12%Public Policy PollingJensen Tom September 30, 2008 McCrory takes the lead https://www.publicpolicypolling.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/PPP_Release_NC_930784.pdf January 9, 2026 Public Policy Polling September 28–29, 2008 1,041 (LV) ± 3.0%45%38%18%Public Policy PollingDebnam Dean Jensen Tom August 27, 2008 Most Statewide Races Close https://www.publicpolicypolling.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/PPP_Release_NC_827.pdf January 9, 2026 Public Policy Polling August 20–23, 2008 904 (LV) ± 3.3%39%34%27%Public Policy PollingDebnam Dean Jensen Tom July 30, 2008 Perdue breaks race open https://www.publicpolicypolling.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/PPP_Release_NC_730.pdf January 9, 2026 Public Policy Polling June 26–29, 2008 1,048 (LV) ± 3.0%39%35%26%Public Policy PollingDebnam Dean Jensen Tom July 2, 2008 Most Council of State Races Close https://www.publicpolicypolling.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/PPP_Release_NC702_1.pdf January 9, 2026 Public Policy Polling July 23–27, 2008 823 (LV) ± 3.4%44%37%20%Public Policy PollingDebnam Dean Jensen Tom May 13, 2008 McCrory, Perdue Knotted https://www.publicpolicypolling.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/PPP_Release_051308.pdf January 9, 2026 Public Policy Polling May 8–9, 2008 616 (LV) ± 4.0%42%36%22% Results 2008 North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction electionNC SBE Contest Results https://er.ncsbe.gov/index.html?election_dt=11/04/2008&county_id=0&office=COS&contest=1344 January 8, 2026 North Carolina State Board of Elections June Atkinson (incumbent) North Carolina Democratic Party 2,177,934 53.66% Richard Morgan North Carolina Republican Party 1,881,075 46.34% 4,059,009 100.00% North Carolina Democratic Party Notes References Superintendent of Public Instruction Category:November 2008 in the United States