1908 Texas gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1908 Texas gubernatorial election
Country:Texas
Election Date:November 8, 1908
Type:presidential
Previous Election:1906 Texas gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1906
Next Election:1910 Texas gubernatorial election
Next Year:1910
Image1:File:T.M. Campbell, Governor, Bain portrait bust.jpg
Candidate1:Thomas Mitchell Campbell
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:218,956
Percentage1:72.8%
Candidate2:John N. Simpson
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:73,305
Percentage2:24.4%
Governor
Before Election:Thomas Mitchell Campbell
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
Posttitle:Governor-elect
After Election:Thomas Mitchell Campbell
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1908 Texas gubernatorial election was held to elect the Governor of Texas. Governor Thomas Mitchell Campbell was re-elected to a second term in office.

Campbell defeated State Representative Robert R. Williams in the Democratic primary by a wide margin, which was tantamount to victory in the general election.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Charles L. Martin was a late substitute as the Independence candidate, so his name did not appear on the ballot.

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: TSHA Williams, Robert R. (1839–1941). Texas State Historical Association. Kroh. Robert F.. 1952. 17 Mar 2023.
  2. Web site: TSHA Heath, Ephraim Charles (1850–1924). Bass. Elizabeth Lee. 1952. 17 Mar 2023.
  3. Web site: TSHA Simpson, John Nicholas (1845–1920). 17 Mar 2023. Texas State Historical Association. 1952. Hatton Kincaid. Naomi.