1908 Delaware gubernatorial election

The 1908 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1908. Though some Republicans had interest in nominating incumbent Governor Preston Lea to a second term,[1] the state convention instead named former State Senator Simeon S. Pennewill as the Republican nominee.[2] In the general election, Pennewill faced Democratic nominee Rowland G. Paynter, a physician.[3] Pennewill ultimately defeated Paynter by a relatively slim margin, continuing the Republican streak in Delaware gubernatorial elections.

1908 Delaware gubernatorial election

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Nominee Simeon S. Pennewill Rowland G. Paynter
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 24,905 22,794
Percentage 51.97% 47.56%

County results

Pennewill:      50–60%

Paynter:      50–60%

Governor before election

Preston Lea
Republican

Elected Governor

Simeon S. Pennewill
Republican

General election

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1908 Delaware gubernatorial election[4]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Simeon S. Pennewill 24,905 51.97% +0.56%
Democratic Rowland G. Paynter 22,794 47.56% +2.44%
Socialist J. Frank Smith 225 0.47% +0.17%
Majority 2,111 4.40% −1.87%
Turnout 47,924 100.00%
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Politics are Getting Warm: Republican Primaries Will Soon be Held and Convention Delegates Chosen". Morning News. Wilmington, Del. August 5, 1908. p. 1. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  2. ^ "Republicans Name a Ticket After Interesting Contests". Evening Journal. Wilmington, Del. August 26, 1908. p. 1. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  3. ^ "Democrats Had Red-Hot Session". Morning News. Wilmington, Del. August 26, 1908. p. 1. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  4. ^ 1909 Senate Journal, p. 79-80

Bibliography

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  • Delaware Senate Journal, 92nd General Assembly, 1st Reg. Sess. (1909).