1908 Washington gubernatorial election

The 1908 Washington gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1908. Republican nominee Samuel G. Cosgrove defeated Democratic nominee John Pattison with 62.56% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 8, 1908.

Candidates

 * John Pattison, Mayor of Colfax
 * A.J. Splawn
 * William Blackman
 * Jimmie Durkin
 * Patrick S. Byrne

Candidates

 * Samuel G. Cosgrove, attorney
 * Albert E. Mead, incumbent Governor
 * Henry McBride, former Governor
 * John D. Atkinson
 * William M. Ridpath
 * Robert B. Brown
 * Oscar H. Neil
 * J.W. Robinson

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Samuel G. Cosgrove, Republican
 * John Pattison, Democratic

Other candidates
 * George Boomer, Socialist
 * Arthur S. Caton, Prohibition