Capitalian gubernatorial election, 2009

The Capitalian gubernatorial election of 2009 will elect one candidate to the office of Governor of Capitalia, the (largely ceremonial) head of the Georgeland island state of Capitalia. Incumbent Governor Emma Hewitt, elected in 2005, is seeking a second term in office against four other candidates. The election will be held concurrently with the Capitalia legislative election, 2009, as stated in the state constitution.

Declared candidates
Nominations for the position closed on Friday, March 13. Five candidates have nominated for the position. Under state law, it is prohibited for organised political parties to field or support candidates in the election. All candidates are therefore Independents.
 * Emma Hewitt, incumbent Governor. Hewitt stated in early 2008 she planned to seek a second term.
 * Charlie Babbage, businessman and philanthropist. Babbage announced he would run for Governor in December 2008. Babbage is often considered the wealthiest person in Capitalia and is a major stockholder of the Island Bank, one of Georgeland's major banks. Babbage is considered Hewitt's only serious rival for the position.
 * Tara Nairn, 38-year-old schoolteacher and education activist. Though Nairn's candidacy has been endorsed by teachers unions, she is not expected to be a serious challenger.
 * Joshua Cavit, former TV news anchor and newspaper columnist.
 * Jimmy "Big Boots" Malloy. Malloy is a member of the Official Silly Party of Georgeland but is running as an independent due to the rules. Malloy is a labourer and stand-up comedian who has made every campaign appearance in a pair of comically oversized boots.