1908 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1908 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1908. Incumbent Democratic Governor Malcolm R. Patterson defeated Republican nominee G. N. Tillman with 53.73% of the vote.

1908 Tennessee gubernatorial election

← 1906 November 3, 1908 1910 →
 
Nominee Malcolm R. Patterson G. N. Tillman
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 133,176 113,269
Percentage 53.73% 45.70%

Governor before election

Malcolm R. Patterson
Democratic

Elected Governor

Malcolm R. Patterson
Democratic

General election edit

Candidates edit

Major party candidates

  • Malcolm R. Patterson, Democratic
  • G. N. Tillman, Republican

Other candidates

  • W.A. Weatherall, Socialist

Results edit

1908 Tennessee gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Malcolm R. Patterson (incumbent) 133,176 53.73%
Republican G. N. Tillman 113,269 45.70%
Socialist W.A. Weatherall 1,422 0.57%
Majority 19,907
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References edit

  1. ^ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved September 6, 2020.