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The 1908 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1908.
Incumbent Republican Governor George L. Sheldon was defeated by Democratic nominee Ashton C. Shallenberger.
Primary elections were held on September 1, 1908.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ashton C. Shallenberger | 12,526 | 38.45 | |
| Democratic | James Dahlman | 10,157 | 31.18 | |
| Democratic | George W. Berge | 9,894 | 30.37 | |
| Total votes | 32,577 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populist | George W. Berge | 2,317 | 63.12 | |
| Populist | Ashton C. Shallenberger | 1,354 | 36.88 | |
| Total votes | 3,671 | 100.00 | ||
Berge withdrew from the candidacy in favour of Shallenberger. [2] [3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prohibition | Roy R. Teeter | 711 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 711 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | George L. Sheldon (incumbent) | 50,282 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 50,282 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socialist | C. H. Harbaugh | 240 | 58.25 | |
| Socialist | J. W. Walker | 172 | 41.75 | |
| Total votes | 412 | 100.00 | ||
Major party candidates
Other candidates
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ashton C. Shallenberger | 132,960 | 49.90% | |
| Republican | George L. Sheldon (incumbent) | 125,976 | 47.28% | |
| Prohibition | Roy R. Teeter | 4,464 | 1.67% | |
| Socialist | C. H. Harbaugh | 3,069 | 1.15% | |
| Majority | 6,984 | 2.62% | ||
| Turnout | 266,469 | |||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
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