1906 Wisconsin gubernatorial election

The 1906 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1906. Primary elections were held on September 4, 1906.

Incumbent Republican Governor James O. Davidson won re-election, defeating Democratic nominee John A. Aylward and Socialist nominee Winfield R. Gaylord, with 57.39% of the vote.

Nominee

 * James O. Davidson, acting governor Governor

Eliminated in primary

 * Irvine Lenroot, incumbent Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly

Nominee

 * John A. Aylward, Democratic nominee for Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district in 1900

Eliminated in primary

 * Ernst Merton, incumbent State Senator

Nominee

 * Winfield R. Gaylord, Socialist nominee for Wisconsin's 4th congressional district in 1904

Nominee

 * Ephraim Llewellyn Eaton, Prohibition nominee for Wisconsin's 4th congressional district in 1892

Other party nominations

 * Ole T. Rosaas, Socialist Labor