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The 1908 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1908. Incumbent Democratic Governor Malcolm R. Patterson defeated Republican nominee G. N. Tillman with 53.73% of the vote.
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Malcolm R. Patterson (incumbent) | 133,176 | 53.73% | ||
| Republican | G. N. Tillman | 113,269 | 45.70% | ||
| Socialist | W.A. Weatherall | 1,422 | 0.57% | ||
| Majority | 19,907 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
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