1908 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1908 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1908. Democratic nominee Judson Harmon defeated incumbent Republican Andrew L. Harris with 49.20% of the vote.

1908 Ohio gubernatorial election

November 3, 1908
 
Nominee Judson Harmon Andrew L. Harris
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 552,569 533,197
Percentage 49.20% 47.47%

Governor before election

Andrew L. Harris
Republican

Elected Governor

Judson Harmon
Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Judson Harmon, Democratic
  • Andrew L. Harris, Republican

Other candidates

  • Robert Bandlow, Socialist
  • John Kircher, Socialist Labor
  • John B. Martin, Prohibition
  • Andrew F. Otte, Independent

Results

1908 Ohio gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Judson Harmon 552,569 49.20%
Republican Andrew L. Harris 533,197 47.47%
Socialist Robert Bandlow 28,573 2.54%
Socialist Labor John Kircher 7,665 0.68%
Prohibition John B. Martin 797 0.07%
Independent Andrew F. Otte 397 0.04%
Majority 19,372
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing
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References

  1. "Guide to U.S. elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
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