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

← 1906 November 3, 1908 1910 →
 
Nominee George L. Lilley A. Heaton Robertson
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 98,179 82,260
Percentage 51.92% 43.50%

County results
Lilley:      50–60%
Robertson:      50–60%

Governor before election

Rollin S. Woodruff
Republican

Elected Governor

George L. Lilley
Republican

General election edit

Candidates edit

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 edit

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 edit

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