1908 Montana gubernatorial election

The 1908 Montana gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1908.

1908 Montana gubernatorial election

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Nominee Edwin L. Norris Edward Donlan Harry Hazelton
Party Democratic Republican Socialist
Popular vote 32,282 30,792 5,112
Percentage 47.34% 45.16% 7.50%

County results
Norris:      40–50%      50–60%
Donlan:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Edwin L. Norris (acting)
Democratic

Elected Governor

Edwin L. Norris
Democratic

Incumbent Democratic Governor Edwin L. Norris was re-elected, defeating Republican nominee Edward Donlan and Socialist nominee Harry Hazelton with 47.34% of the vote.

General election

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Candidates

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Results

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1908 Montana gubernatorial election[2][3][4][5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Edwin L. Norris (incumbent) 32,282 47.34%
Republican Edward Donlan 30,792 45.16%
Socialist Harry Hazelton 5,112 7.50%
Majority 1,490 2.18%
Turnout 68,186
Democratic hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ "Republican Candidate for Governor". The Wibaux pioneer. Wibaux, Mont. October 8, 1908. p. 1. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
  2. ^ Congressional Quarterly 1998, p. 64.
  3. ^ "MT Governor, 1908". Our Campaigns. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
  4. ^ Dubin 2010, p. 30.
  5. ^ Glashan 1979, pp. 180–181.

Bibliography

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