1908 Idaho gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1908 United States gubernatorial elections.

1908 Idaho gubernatorial election

November 3, 1908

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

Candidates

Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

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

Results

1908 Idaho gubernatorial election

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