1906 California gubernatorial election
November 6, 1906
 
Nominee James Gillett Theodore Arlington Bell
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 125,887 117,645
Percentage 40.4% 37.7%
 
Nominee William Langdon Austin Lewis
Party Independence Socialist
Popular vote 45,008 16,036
Percentage 14.4% 5.1%
Governor before election

George Pardee
Republican

 Elected Governor

James Gillett
Republican

The 1906 California gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1906. James Gillet won the 1906 election and became the governor of California.[1]

General election results

California gubernatorial election, 1906[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican James Gillett 125,887 40.36% -7.70%
Democratic Theodore Arlington Bell 117,645 37.72% -9.50%
Independence William Langdon 45,008 14.43% N/A
Socialist Austin Lewis 16,036 5.14% +1.99%
Prohibition James H. Blanchard 7,355 2.36% +8.40%
Total votes 311,931 100.0%
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. ↑ Kalb, Deborah, ed. (2010). Guide to U.S. Elections. Washington, DC: CQ Press. p. 1603. ISBN 978-1-60426-536-1.
  2. ↑ Kallenbach, Joseph E.; Kallenbach, Jessamine S. (1977). American State Governors, 1776-1976. Dobbs Ferry: Oceana Publications. p. 73. ISBN 0-379-00665-0. Retrieved June 25, 2022.


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