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The 1906 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on 3 October 1906 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and former United States Secretary of the Interior Hoke Smith defeated Socialist Party nominee J. B. Osburn in a landslide. [1]
On election day, 3 October 1906, Democratic nominee Hoke Smith won the election with a margin of 94,075 votes against his opponent Socialist Party nominee J. B. Osburn, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Smith was sworn in as the 58th Governor of Georgia on 29 June 1907. [2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Hoke Smith | 94,223 | 99.84 | |
| Socialist | J. B. Osburn | 148 | 0.16 | |
| Total votes | 94,371 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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