1908 Kansas gubernatorial election
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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.
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November 3
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 County results Stubbs: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% Botkin: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% | |||||||||||||||||
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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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| 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 | ||||
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| Republican hold | Swing | ||||