1908 Delaware gubernatorial election

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1908 Delaware gubernatorial election
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  1904 November 3, 1908 1912  
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Nominee Simeon S. Pennewill Rowland G. Paynter
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote24,90522,794
Percentage51.97%47.56%

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County results

Pennewill:     50–60%

Paynter:     50–60%

Governor before election

Preston Lea
Republican

Elected Governor

Simeon S. Pennewill
Republican

The 1908 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1908. Though some Republicans had interest in nominating incumbent Governor Preston Lea to a second term, [1] the state convention instead named former State Senator Simeon S. Pennewill as the Republican nominee. [2] In the general election, Pennewill faced Democratic nominee Rowland G. Paynter, a physician. [3] Pennewill ultimately defeated Paynter by a relatively slim margin, continuing the Republican streak in Delaware gubernatorial elections.

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General election

1908 Delaware gubernatorial election [4]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Simeon S. Pennewill 24,905 51.97% +0.56%
Democratic Rowland G. Paynter22,79447.56%+2.44%
Socialist J. Frank Smith2250.47%+0.17%
Majority2,1114.40%−1.87%
Turnout 47,924100.00%
Republican hold

References

  1. "Politics are Getting Warm: Republican Primaries Will Soon be Held and Convention Delegates Chosen". Morning News. Wilmington, Del. August 5, 1908. p. 1. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  2. "Republicans Name a Ticket After Interesting Contests". Evening Journal. Wilmington, Del. August 26, 1908. p. 1. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  3. "Democrats Had Red-Hot Session". Morning News. Wilmington, Del. August 26, 1908. p. 1. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  4. 1909 Senate Journal, p. 79-80

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