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The 1908 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on 3 November 1908 in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Missouri. Republican nominee and incumbent State Treasurer of Missouri Jacob F. Gmelich defeated Democratic nominee William Rock Painter.
General election
On election day, 3 November 1908, Republican nominee Jacob F. Gmelich won the election by a margin of 177 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee William Rock Painter, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Gmelich was sworn in as the 27th lieutenant governor of Missouri on 11 January 1909.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jacob F. Gmelich | 346,542 | 50.01 | |
| Democratic | William Rock Painter | 346,365 | 49.99 | |
| Total votes | 692,907 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
See also
References
- ^ "MO Lt. Governor". ourcampaigns.com. October 6, 2009. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
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