1908 Nebraska gubernatorial election
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
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.Prohibition primary
Candidates
Republican primary
Candidates
- George L. Sheldon, incumbent Governor
Socialist primary
Candidates
- C. H. Harbaugh
- J. W. Walker
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates- Ashton C. Shallenberger, Democratic and People's Independent
- George L. Sheldon, Republican
- Roy R. Teeter, Prohibition
- C. H. Harbaugh, Socialist