1908 Indiana gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1908 Indiana gubernatorial election
Country:Indiana
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1904 Indiana gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1904
Next Election:1912 Indiana gubernatorial election
Next Year:1912
Election Date:November 3, 1908
Nominee1:Thomas R. Marshall
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:348,849
Percentage1:48.95%
Nominee2:James Eli Watson
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:334,040
Percentage2:46.87%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Thomas R. Marshall
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

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.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates