1908 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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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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November 3, 1908
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Lilley: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% Robertson: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% | |||||||||||||||||
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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
| 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 | ||||