1908 Idaho gubernatorial election

The 1908 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1908. Republican nominee James H. Brady defeated Democratic nominee Moses Alexander with 49.61% of the vote.

1908 Idaho gubernatorial election

← 1906 November 3, 1908 1910 →
 
Nominee James H. Brady Moses Alexander Ernest Untermann
Party Republican Democratic Socialist
Popular vote 47,864 40,145 6,155
Percentage 49.61% 41.61% 6.38%

Governor before election

Frank R. Gooding
Republican

Elected Governor

James H. Brady
Republican

General election edit

Candidates edit

Major party candidates

  • James H. Brady, Republican
  • Moses Alexander, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Ernest Untermann, Socialist
  • William C. Stalker, Prohibition
  • E.W. Johnson, Independent

Results edit

1908 Idaho gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican James H. Brady 47,864 49.61%
Democratic Moses Alexander 40,145 41.61%
Socialist Ernest Untermann 6,155 6.38%
Prohibition William C. Stalker 2,168 2.25%
Independent E.W. Johnson 131 0.14%
Majority 7,719
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References edit

  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved October 24, 2020.