Who did Daniels defeat in his 2008 gubernatorial reelection?
Luke Messer
Jill Long Thompson
Susan Brooks
Dan Coats
Answer
In 2008, Mitch Daniels successfully defended his position as the governor of Indiana, overcoming his Democratic challenger, Jill Long Thompson. Daniels emerged victorious in a closely contested race, securing his second term as the state's chief executive.
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