1908 Presidential Election TIME Almanac-1900s Highlights
Time Magazine 1908 Presidential Election

Republican Candidates:

William H. Taft -President

James S. Sherman -Vice President

Democratic Candidates:

William J. Bryan -President

John W. Kern -Vice President

Issues: The continuation of the Progressive reform agenda to limit the workday to 8 hours, extend merit system to civil service, to restrain monopolies.

Electoral Vote: Republicans-321 Democrats-162