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1908 Idaho gubernatorial election

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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%

County results
Brady:      40–50%      50-60%
Alexander:      40–50%      50-60%

Governor before election

Frank R. Gooding
Republican

Elected Governor

James H. Brady
Republican

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.

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

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

Results

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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

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