List of candidates in the 2008 United States presidential election

Candidates who are not on any state ballots, withdrew from the race, suspended their presidential campaign, or failed to earn their party's nomination are listed separately.

Paul was no longer actively running for president when he attained ballot status and asked to be removed.

In Kansas, Chuck Baldwin's campaign is associated with the Kansas Reform Party[6] after a legal challenge had been brought to recognize national Reform Party candidate Ted Weill on the ballot.

[7] George Phillies appeared on the ballot in New Hampshire with the label "Libertarian", with Chris Bennett as his running mate.

Although Guam has no votes in the Electoral College, it has held a straw poll for its presidential preferences since 1980.