1908 Connecticut gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1908 United States gubernatorial elections.

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%

Lilley:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Robertson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

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

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.

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

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