1908 Nebraska gubernatorial election explained

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

Primary elections were held on September 1, 1908.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• George W. Berge, Fusion candidate for governor in 1904
• James Dahlman, Mayor of Omaha
• Ashton C. Shallenberger, Fusion candidate for governor in 1906

Results

People's Independent primary

Candidates

• George W. Berge, Fusion candidate for governor in 1904
• Ashton C. Shallenberger, Fusion candidate for governor in 1906

Results

Berge withdrew his candidacy in favor of Shallenberger.^{[1] [2]}

Prohibition primary

Candidates

• Rev. Roy R. Teeter^[3]

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

• George L. Sheldon, incumbent Governor

Results

Socialist primary

Candidates

• C. H. Harbaugh
• J. W. Walker

Results

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Ashton C. Shallenberger, Democratic and People's Independent
• George L. Sheldon, Republican

Other candidates

• Roy R. Teeter, Prohibition
• C. H. Harbaugh, Socialist

Results

See also

• 1908 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election

Bibliography

• Book: Sheldon . Addison E. . 1915 . The Nebraska Blue Book and Historical Register 1915 . State Journal Company . Lincoln . .

Notes and References

1. News: . October 6, 1908 . Berge is off the ticket . Omaha daily bee . Omaha, Neb. . 1 . 26 September 2021 .
2. News: . October 28, 1908 . Politics in Nebraska . Omaha daily bee . Omaha, Neb. . 6 . 26 September 2021 .
3. News: . October 2, 1908 . The County in General . The Falls City tribune . Falls City, Neb. . 8 . 26 September 2021 .