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1908 Delaware Gubernatorial Election

Delaware · 2 candidates · See every 1908 Governor race

Who won the 1908 Delaware Gubernatorial Election?

Simeon S. Pennewill won the 1908 Delaware Gubernatorial Election. Simeon S. Pennewill received 24,905 popular votes (51.97%). The main challenger was Rowland G. Paynter (47.56%).

See the full head-to-head between Pennewill and Paynter

Pennewill +4.4 pts · won by 2,111 votes
Simeon S. PennewillRepublicanWINNER51.97%
24,905 votes
Rowland G. PaynterDemocratic47.56%
22,794 votes
Popular-vote totals for governor elections are compiled from official state results (via Wikipedia); Louisiana shows the decisive round of its jungle primary.

Data last verified July 28, 2026.