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 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

Candidates

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

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