1908 Georgia gubernatorial election
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The 1908 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 7, 1908, in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee Joseph Mackey Brown defeated Independent candidate Yancy Carter in a landslide.[1]
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October 7, 1908
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary election was held on June 13, 1908. Candidate Joseph Mackey Brown received a majority of the votes (52.60%), and was thus elected as the nominee for the general election over incumbent Governor Hoke Smith.[2][3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joseph Mackey Brown | 109,806 | 52.60% | |
| Democratic | Hoke Smith (incumbent) | 98,949 | 47.40% | |
| Total votes | 208,755 | 100.00% | ||
General election
On election day, October 7, 1908, Democratic nominee Joseph Mackey Brown won the election with a margin of 100,546 votes against his opponent Independent candidate Yancy Carter, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Brown was sworn in as the 59th Governor of Georgia on June 26, 1909.[4]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joseph Mackey Brown | 112,292 | 90.53 | |
| Independent | Yancy Carter | 11,746 | 9.47 | |
| Total votes | 124,038 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||