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]
