1908 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1908 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1908. Republican nominee Henry B. Quinby defeated Democratic nominee Clarence E. Carr with 50.40% of the vote.

1908 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

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NomineeHenry B. QuinbyClarence E. Carr
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote44,63041,386
Percentage50.40%46.74%

Governor before election

Charles M. Floyd
Republican

Elected Governor

Henry B. Quinby
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Henry B. Quinby, Republican
  • Clarence E. Carr, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Sumner F. Claflin, Socialist
  • Edmund B. Tetley, Prohibition
  • Walter H. Lewis, Independent

Results

1908 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanHenry B. Quinby 44,630 50.40%
DemocraticClarence E. Carr41,38646.74%
SocialistSumner F. Claflin1,0861.23%
ProhibitionEdmund B. Tetley8951.01%
IndependentWalter H. Lewis5110.58%
Majority3,244
Turnout
Republican holdSwing

References