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1908 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1908 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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Nominee George L. Lilley A. Heaton Robertson
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 98,179 82,260
Percentage 51.92% 43.50%

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.

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • George L. Lilley, Republican
  • A. Heaton Robertson, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Charles T. Peach, Socialist
  • Matthew E. O'Brien, Prohibition
  • F. C. Albrecht, Independent
  • Charles F. Roberts, Socialist Labor

Results

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1908 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican George L. Lilley 98,179 51.92%
Democratic A. Heaton Robertson 82,260 43.50%
Socialist Charles T. Peach 4,827 2.55%
Prohibition Matthew E. O'Brien 2,597 1.37%
Independent F. C. Albrecht 622 0.33%
Socialist Labor Charles F. Roberts 582 0.31%
Majority 15,919
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

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