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.
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Lilley: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Robertson: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
editCandidates
editMajor 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
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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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- ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved June 22, 2020.