1908 Montana gubernatorial election

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1908 Montana gubernatorial election

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November 3, 1908
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NomineeEdwin L. NorrisEdward DonlanHarry Hazelton
PartyDemocraticRepublicanSocialist
Popular vote32,28230,7925,112
Percentage47.34%45.16%7.50%

County results
Norris:      40–50%      50–60%
Donlan:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Edwin L. Norris (acting)
Democratic

Elected Governor

Edwin L. Norris
Democratic

The 1908 Montana gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1908.

Incumbent Democratic Governor Edwin L. Norris was re-elected, defeating Republican nominee Edward Donlan and Socialist nominee Harry Hazelton with 47.34% of the vote.

General election

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Candidates

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Results

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1908 Montana gubernatorial election[2][3][4][5]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
DemocraticEdwin L. Norris (incumbent) 32,282 47.34%
RepublicanEdward Donlan30,79245.16%
SocialistHarry Hazelton5,1127.50%
Majority1,4902.18%
Turnout68,186
Democratic holdSwing

References

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  1. ^ "Republican Candidate for Governor". The Wibaux pioneer. Wibaux, Mont. October 8, 1908. p. 1. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
  2. ^ Congressional Quarterly 1998, p. 64.
  3. ^ "MT Governor, 1908". Our Campaigns. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
  4. ^ Dubin 2010, p. 30.
  5. ^ Glashan 1979, pp. 180–181.

Bibliography

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    1908 Montana gubernatorial election

    November 3, 1908
     
    NomineeEdwin L. NorrisEdward DonlanHarry Hazelton
    PartyDemocraticRepublicanSocialist
    Popular vote32,28230,7925,112
    Percentage47.34%45.16%7.50%

    County results
    Norris:      40–50%      50–60%
    Donlan:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

    Governor before election

    Edwin L. Norris (acting)
    Democratic

    Elected Governor

    Edwin L. Norris
    Democratic

    The 1908 Montana gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1908.

    Incumbent Democratic Governor Edwin L. Norris was re-elected, defeating Republican nominee Edward Donlan and Socialist nominee Harry Hazelton with 47.34% of the vote.

    General election

    Candidates

    • Edwin L. Norris, Democratic, incumbent Governor
    • Edward Donlan, Republican, lumber merchant[1]
    • Harry Hazelton, Socialist

    Results

    1908 Montana gubernatorial election[2][3][4][5]
    PartyCandidateVotes%±%
    DemocraticEdwin L. Norris (incumbent) 32,282 47.34%
    RepublicanEdward Donlan30,79245.16%
    SocialistHarry Hazelton5,1127.50%
    Majority1,4902.18%
    Turnout68,186
    Democratic holdSwing

    References

    1. ^ "Republican Candidate for Governor". The Wibaux pioneer. Wibaux, Mont. October 8, 1908. p. 1. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
    2. ^ Congressional Quarterly 1998, p. 64.
    3. ^ "MT Governor, 1908". Our Campaigns. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
    4. ^ Dubin 2010, p. 30.
    5. ^ Glashan 1979, pp. 180–181.

    Bibliography

    • Glashan, Roy R. (1979). American Governors and Gubernatorial Elections, 1775-1978. Meckler Books. ISBN 0-930466-17-9.
    • Gubernatorial Elections, 1787-1997. Washington, D.C.: Congressional Quarterly Inc. 1998. ISBN 1-56802-396-0.
    • Dubin, Michael J. (2010). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1861-1911. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Co. ISBN 978-0-7864-4722-0.


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