1908 Washington gubernatorial election

The 1908 Washington gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1908. Republican nominee Samuel G. Cosgrove defeated Democratic nominee John Pattison with 62.38% of the vote.

1908 Washington gubernatorial election

November 3, 1908
 
Nominee Samuel G. Cosgrove John Pattison
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 110,190 58,126
Percentage 62.38% 32.91%

Governor before election

Albert E. Mead
Republican

Elected Governor

Samuel G. Cosgrove
Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 8, 1908.[1]

Candidates

  • John Pattison, Mayor of Colfax
  • A.J. Splawn
  • William Blackman
  • Jimmie Durkin
  • Patrick S. Byrne

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Pattison 6,268
Democratic A.J. Splawn 6,050
Democratic William Blackman 5,844
Democratic Jimmie Durkin 4,398
Democratic Patrick S. Byrne 3,230
Total votes

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Samuel G. Cosgrove 57,667
Republican Albert E. Mead 49,402
Republican Henry McBride 47,594
Republican John D. Atkinson 21,527
Republican William M. Ridpath 10,702
Republican Robert B. Brown 5,973
Republican Oscar H. Neil 5,830
Republican J.W. Robinson 5,108
Total votes

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Samuel G. Cosgrove, Republican
  • John Pattison, Democratic

Other candidates

  • George Boomer, Socialist
  • Arthur S. Caton, Prohibition

Results

1908 Washington gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Samuel G. Cosgrove 110,190 62.38%
Democratic John Pattison 58,126 32.91%
Socialist George Boomer 4,811 2.72%
Prohibition Arthur S. Caton 3,514 1.99%
Majority 52,064
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. "Elections Search Results: September 1908 Primary". Washington Secretary of State. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
  2. "Elections Search Results: November 1908 General". Washington Secretary of State. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
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