1908 Delaware gubernatorial election
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The 1908 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1908. Though some Republicans had interest in nominating incumbent Governor Preston Lea to a second term, the state convention instead named former State Senator Simeon S. Pennewill as the Republican nominee. In the general election, Pennewill faced Democratic nominee Rowland G. Paynter, a physician. Pennewill ultimately defeated Paynter by a relatively slim margin, continuing the Republican streak in Delaware gubernatorial elections.
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Simeon S. Pennewill | 24,905 | 51.97% | +0.56% | |
| Democratic | Rowland G. Paynter | 22,794 | 47.56% | +2.44% | |
| Socialist | J. Frank Smith | 225 | 0.47% | +0.17% | |
| Majority | 2,111 | 4.40% | −1.87% | ||
| Turnout | 47,924 | 100.00% | |||
| Republican hold |
Bibliography
- Delaware Senate Journal, 92nd General Assembly, 1st Reg. Sess. (1909).