1908 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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.

1908 Connecticut gubernatorial election

November 3, 1908

Nominee George L. Lilley A. Heaton Robertson Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 98,179 82,260 Percentage 51.92% 43.50%

Governor before election Rollin S. Woodruff Republican Elected Governor George L. Lilley Republican

General election

Candidates

Major 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

1908 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	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

1. Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved 2020-06-22.