Scoitan gubernatorial election, 2007

The Scoitan gubernatorial election of 2007 will be held on Friday, September 7, 2007. Incumbent Governor Patrick Gunning has repeatedly stated he will not contest the election; his recent health problems have added veracity to the claim. Assuming Governor Gunning does not contest the ballot, his successor will be elected and sworn in later in September.

Declared Candidates
No candidate has officially declared their intention to run or registered to do so. Declarations are not expected until early-to-mid 2007.

Potential Candidates
The Scoitan Governor may represent a political party, though by convention they run as independents and have their party membership rendered inactive for the duration of their term. There is little evidence this will change in the immediate future. Candidates that have expressed interest or aroused speculation in running for the Governor's office include: Mendez has hinted that he is interested in the Governor's job, but has yet to make any official statement on the matter. Lewis, a former Deputy Chief Minister, has apparently expressed a desire to return to politics in a 'less active role'. Lewis has always been a popular figure in Scoita, especially among Conservatives. The former Prime Minister and Alliance leader is popular in Scoita and could choose to leave federal politics in order to capture the Governorship and provide a boost to his party.
 * Senator Don Mendez (Liberal Democrat)
 * Vaughn Lewis (Conservative)
 * Michael Elderton (Georgeland Alliance)