1908 North Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1908 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1908. Democratic nominee William Walton Kitchin defeated Republican nominee J. Elwood Cox with 57.31% of the vote. At the time, Kitchin was a congressman, while Cox was a banker and manufacturer.[1]
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November 3, 1908
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 County results Kitchin: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% >90% Cox: 50â60% 60â70% Tie: 50% | |||||||||||||||||
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Democratic convention
The Democratic convention was held on June 27, 1908.[2]
Candidates
- William Walton Kitchin, U.S. Representative
- Locke Craig, former State Representative
- Ashley Horne
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William Walton Kitchin | 380 | 44.39 | |
| Democratic | Locke Craig | 327 | 38.20 | |
| Democratic | Ashley Horne | 149 | 17.41 | |
| Total votes | 856 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- William Walton Kitchin, Democratic
- J. Elwood Cox, Republican
Other candidates
- J.A. Transon, Socialist
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William Walton Kitchin | 145,102 | 57.31% | ||
| Republican | J. Elwood Cox | 107,760 | 42.56% | ||
| Socialist | J.A. Transon | 342 | 0.14% | ||
| Majority | 37,342 | ||||
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| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||