1908 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1908 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1908. Republican nominee Henry B. Quinby defeated Democratic nominee Clarence E. Carr with 50.40% of the vote.

1908 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

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Nominee Henry B. Quinby Clarence E. Carr
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 44,630 41,386
Percentage 50.40% 46.74%

County results

Quinby:      50–60%

Carr:      50–60%

Governor before election

Charles M. Floyd
Republican

Elected Governor

Henry B. Quinby
Republican

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • Henry B. Quinby, Republican
  • Clarence E. Carr, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Sumner F. Claflin, Socialist
  • Edmund B. Tetley, Prohibition
  • Walter H. Lewis, Independent

Results

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1908 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Henry B. Quinby 44,630 50.40%
Democratic Clarence E. Carr 41,386 46.74%
Socialist Sumner F. Claflin 1,086 1.23%
Prohibition Edmund B. Tetley 895 1.01%
Independent Walter H. Lewis 511 0.58%
Majority 3,244
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved July 3, 2020.