1908 Indiana gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1908 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1908 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1908. Democratic nominee Thomas R. Marshall narrowly defeated Republican nominee James Eli Watson with 48.95% of the vote.

1908 Indiana gubernatorial election

← 1904 November 3, 1908 1912 →

Nominee Thomas R. Marshall James Eli Watson Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 348,849 334,040 Percentage 48.95% 46.87%

County results Marshall:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70% Watson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Frank Hanly Republican Elected Governor Thomas R. Marshall Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Thomas R. Marshall, Democratic, member of the Indiana Democratic Central Committee
• James Eli Watson, Republican, U.S. Representative from Indiana

Other candidates

• Sumner W. Haynes, Prohibition
• Frank S. Goodman, Socialist
• F.J.S. Robinson, People's
• O.P. Stoner, Socialist Labor
• James M. Zion, Independent

Results

1908 Indiana gubernatorial election^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Thomas R. Marshall	348,849	48.95%
	Republican	James Eli Watson	334,040	46.87%
	Prohibition	Sumner W. Haynes	15,926	2.24%
	Socialist	Frank S. Goodman	11,948	1.68%
	Populist	F.J.S. Robinson	986	0.14%
	Socialist Labor	O.P. Stoner	573	0.08%
	Independent	James M. Zion	383	0.05%
Majority			14,809
Turnout
	Democratic gain from Republican		Swing