1908 Tennessee gubernatorial election
Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Tennessee
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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.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Malcolm R. Patterson, Democratic
- G. N. Tillman, Republican
Other candidates
- W.A. Weatherall, Socialist
Results
| 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
- ^ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
