2010 Wisconsin Gubernatorial Election (Brett Favre)

The 2010 Wisconsin Gubernatorial election  took place on November 2, 2010, to elect the Governor of Wisconsin and Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin. The primary elections on September 14 determined which candidates advanced to the general election.

Incumbent Democratic Governor Jim Doyle did not seek re-election in 2010, making for the first open gubernatorial election in Wisconsin since the 1982 Wisconsin gubernatorial election. Brett Favre after his retirement in 2008 would run for Governor in 2010 and defeat Scott Walker for the Republican nomination. The former Green Bay Packer's Hall of Fame quarterback, defeated Democratic nominee Tom Barrett, the Mayor of Milwaukee.

While this race was initially expected to be closer Brett Favre would win in a landslide. Many attribute his landslide win due to his legendary status in the state of Wisconsin and the major red wave in the 2010 midterm elections.