1908 Indiana gubernatorial election

1908 Indiana gubernatorial election

November 3, 1908
 
Nominee Thomas R. Marshall James Eli Watson
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 348,849 334,040
Percentage 48.95% 46.87%

County results
Marshall:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Watson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Frank Hanly
Republican

Elected Governor

Thomas R. Marshall
Democratic

The 1908 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1908. Democratic nominee Thomas R. Marshall narrowly defeated Republican nominee James Eli Watson with 48.95% of the vote.