1908 Wisconsin lieutenant gubernatorial election

1908 Wisconsin lieutenant gubernatorial election

November 3, 1908
 
Nominee John Strange Burt Williams Chester M. Wright
Party Republican Democratic Social Democratic
Popular vote 243,443 159,993 28,460
Percentage 54.90% 36.08% 6.42%

Lieutenant Governor before election

William D. Connor
Republican

Elected Lieutenant Governor

John Strange
Republican

The 1908 Wisconsin lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1908, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Wisconsin. Republican nominee John Strange defeated Democratic nominee Burt Williams, Social Democratic nominee Chester M. Wright and Prohibition nominee Charles H. Forward.

Republican primary

The Republican primary election was held on September 1, 1908. Candidate John Strange received a majority of the votes (52.95%) against candidate James F. Trottman, and was thus elected as the nominee for the general election.[1]

Results

1908 Republican lieutenant gubernatorial primary
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Strange 80,933 52.95%
Republican James F. Trottman 71,758 46.94%
Scattering 180 0.11%
Total votes 152,871 100.00%

General election

On election day, November 3, 1908, Republican nominee John Strange won the election by a margin of 83,450 votes against his foremost opponent Democratic nominee Burt Williams, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Strange was sworn in as the 21st lieutenant governor of Wisconsin on January 4, 1909.[2]

Results

Wisconsin lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1908
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Strange 243,443 54.90
Democratic Burt Williams 159,993 36.08
Social Democratic Chester M. Wright 28,460 6.42
Prohibition Charles H. Forward 11,148 2.51
Scattering 381 0.09
Total votes 443,425 100.00
Republican hold

References

  1. ^ "For state officers". loc.gov. September 25, 1908. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  2. ^ "1908 Lt. Gubernatorial General Election Results - Wisconsin". uselectionatlas.org. May 30, 2024. Retrieved 2025-11-10.