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The 1908 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on 7 October 1908 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee Joseph Mackey Brown defeated Independent candidate Yancy Carter in a landslide.[1]
Democratic primary
The Democratic primary election was held on 13 June 1908. Candidate Joseph Mackey Brown received a majority of the votes (52.60%), and was thus elected as the nominee for the general election over incumbent Governor Hoke Smith.[2][3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joseph Mackey Brown | 109,806 | 52.60% | |
| Democratic | Hoke Smith (incumbent) | 98,949 | 47.40% | |
| Total votes | 208,755 | 100.00% | ||
General election
On election day, 7 October 1908, Democratic nominee Joseph Mackey Brown won the election with a margin of 100,546 votes against his opponent Independent candidate Yancy Carter, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Brown was sworn in as the 59th Governor of Georgia on 26 June 1909.[4]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joseph Mackey Brown | 112,292 | 90.53 | |
| Independent | J. B. Osburn | 11,746 | 9.47 | |
| Total votes | 124,038 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ^ "Gov. Joseph Mackey Brown". National Governors Association. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ Grantham, Dewey W. (1958). Hoke Smith and the Politics of the New South. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press. p. 192. ISBN 9780807101186.
- ^ "Georgia Governor primary". The Donaldsonville Chief. Donaldsville, Louisiana. 13 June 1908. p. 2. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ "GA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 1 September 2005. Retrieved 5 January 2024.