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

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

General election

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 (incumbent) 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 September 6, 2020.
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