1908 Ottoman general election held in October and November 1908. CUP-sponsored candidates were opposed by the LU. The latter became a centre for those opposing the CUP. Sabaheddin Bey, who returned from his long exile, believed that in non-homogeneous provinces a decentralized government was best. LU was poorly organized in the provinces, and failed to convince minority candidates to contest the election under LU banner; it also failed to tap into the continuing support for the old regime in less developed areas.