The 1908 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on 7 October 1908 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee

Joseph Mackey Brown Joseph Mackey Brown (December 28, 1851 – March 3, 1932) was an American politician. He served two non-consecutive terms as the 59th governor of Georgia, the first from 1909 to 1911 and the second from 1912 to 1913. He has also been posthumou ...

defeated Independent candidate Yancy Carter in a landslide.

Democratic primary

The Democratic primary election was held on 13 June 1908. Candidate

received a majority of the votes (52.60%), and was thus elected as the nominee for the general election over incumbent Governor Hoke Smith.

Results

General election

On election day, 7 October 1908, Democratic nominee

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

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on 26 June 1909.

Results

References

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