1908 Tennessee gubernatorial election

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

1908 Tennessee gubernatorial election
November 3, 1908
 
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

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Government

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Candidates

Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

  • W.A. Weatherall, Socialist

Results
1908 Tennessee gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Malcolm R. Patterson 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
  1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-09-06.
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