1908 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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.

1908 Connecticut gubernatorial election
November 3, 1908
 
Nominee George L. Lilley A. Heaton Robertson
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 98,179 82,260
Percentage 51.92% 43.50%
Governor before election

Rollin S. Woodruff
Republican

 Elected Governor

George L. Lilley
Republican

Elections in Connecticut

General election

Candidates

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
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
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-06-22.
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