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The 1908 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1908. Democratic nominee John F. Shafroth defeated Republican nominee Jesse Fuller McDonald with 49.41% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • John F. Shafroth, Democratic
  • Jesse Fuller McDonald, Republican

Other candidates

  • Henry Clay Darrah, Socialist
  • H. L. Murray, Prohibition

Results

1908 Colorado gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic John F. Shafroth 130,141 49.41% +12.78%
Republican Jesse Fuller McDonald 118,953 45.16% -0.43%
Socialist Henry Clay Darrah 7,972 3.03% -4.85%
Prohibition H. L. Murray 6,314 2.40% +1.37%
Majority 11,188 4.25%
Turnout 263,380%
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

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