1908 Utah gubernatorial election

The 1908 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1908. Republican nominee William Spry defeated Democratic nominee Jesse Knight with 47.45% of the vote.

1908 Utah gubernatorial election
November 3, 1908
 
Nominee William Spry Jesse Knight John A. Street
Party Republican Democratic Independent
Popular vote 52,913 43,266 11,404
Percentage 47.45% 38.80% 10.23%
Governor before election

John Christopher Cutler
Republican

 Elected Governor

William Spry
Republican

Elections in Utah

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • William Spry, Republican
  • Jesse Knight, Democratic

Other candidates

  • John A. Street, American
  • V. R. Bohman, Socialist

Results
1908 Utah gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican William Spry 52,913 47.45%
Democratic Jesse Knight 43,266 38.80%
Independent John A. Street 11,404 10.23%
Socialist V. R. Bohman 3,936 3.53%
Majority 9,647
Turnout
Republican hold Swing
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
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