1908 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1908 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1908. The Republican nominee Walter R. Stubbs defeated the Democratic nominee Jeremiah D. Botkin, with 52.49% of the vote.

1908 Kansas gubernatorial election

← 1906 November 3, 1908 1910 →
 
Nominee Walter R. Stubbs Jeremiah D. Botkin
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 196,692 162,385
Percentage 52.49% 43.33%

County results
Stubbs:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Botkin:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Edward W. Hoch
Republican

Elected Governor

Walter R. Stubbs
Republican

General election edit

Candidates edit

Major party candidates

  • Walter R. Stubbs, Republican
  • Jeremiah D. Botkin, Democratic

Other candidates

  • George F. Hibner, Socialist
  • Alfred L. Hope, Prohibition
  • John W. Northrop, Independent

Results edit

1908 Kansas gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Walter R. Stubbs 196,692 52.49%
Democratic Jeremiah D. Botkin 162,385 43.33%
Socialist George F. Hibner 11,721 3.13%
Prohibition Alfred L. Hope 3,886 1.04%
Independent John W. Northrop 68 0.02%
Majority 34,307
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References edit

  1. ^ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 22, 2020.