1908 Indiana gubernatorial election

The 1908 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1908. Democratic nominee Thomas R. Marshall defeated Republican nominee James Eli Watson with 48.95% of the vote.

1908 Indiana gubernatorial election

November 3, 1908
 
Nominee Thomas R. Marshall James Eli Watson
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 348,849 334,040
Percentage 48.95% 46.87%

Governor before election

Frank Hanly
Republican

Elected Governor

Thomas R. Marshall
Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Thomas R. Marshall, Democratic
  • James Eli Watson, Republican

Other candidates

  • Sumner W. Haynes, Prohibition
  • Frank S. Goodman, Socialist
  • F.J.S. Robinson, People's
  • O.P. Stoner, Socialist Labor
  • James M. Zion, Independent

Results

1908 Indiana gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Thomas R. Marshall 348,849 48.95%
Republican James Eli Watson 334,040 46.87%
Prohibition Sumner W. Haynes 15,926 2.24%
Socialist Frank S. Goodman 11,948 1.68%
People's F.J.S. Robinson 986 0.14%
Socialist Labor O.P. Stoner 573 0.08%
Independent James M. Zion 383 0.05%
Majority 14,809
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing
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References

  1. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
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