1908 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1908 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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  1906 November 3, 1908 1910  
  Geo. L. Lilley, cameo portrait LCCN2014680688 (3x4a).jpg 3x4.svg
Nominee George L. Lilley A. Heaton Robertson
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote98,17982,260
Percentage51.92%43.50%

1908 Connecticut gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
1908 Connecticut gubernatorial election results map by municipality.svg
Lilley:      40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%
Robertson:      40–50%     50–60%     60–70%

Governor before election

Rollin S. Woodruff
Republican

Elected Governor

George L. Lilley
Republican

The 1908 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1908. Republican nominee George L. Lilley defeated Democratic nominee A. Heaton Robertson with 51.92% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1908 Connecticut gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican George L. Lilley 98,179 51.92%
Democratic A. Heaton Robertson82,26043.50%
Socialist Charles T. Peach4,8272.55%
Prohibition Matthew E. O'Brien2,5971.37%
Independent F. C. Albrecht6220.33%
Socialist Labor Charles F. Roberts5820.31%
Majority15,919
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

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References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN   9781483380353 . Retrieved June 22, 2020.