1906 California gubernatorial election

The 1906 California gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1906. James Gillet won the 1906 election and became the governor of California.[1]

1906 California gubernatorial election

November 6, 1906
 
Nominee James Gillett Theodore Arlington Bell
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 125,887 117,645
Percentage 40.4% 37.7%

 
Nominee William Langdon Austin Lewis
Party Independence Socialist
Popular vote 45,008 16,036
Percentage 14.4% 5.1%

Governor before election

George Pardee
Republican

Elected Governor

James Gillett
Republican

General election results

California gubernatorial election, 1906[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican James Gillett 125,887 40.36% -7.70%
Democratic Theodore Arlington Bell 117,645 37.72% -9.50%
Independence William Langdon 45,008 14.43% N/A
Socialist Austin Lewis 16,036 5.14% +1.99%
Prohibition James H. Blanchard 7,355 2.36% +8.40%
Total votes 311,931 100.0%
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. Kalb, Deborah, ed. (2010). Guide to U.S. Elections. Washington, DC: CQ Press. p. 1603. ISBN 978-1-60426-536-1.
  2. Kallenbach, Joseph E.; Kallenbach, Jessamine S. (1977). American State Governors, 1776-1976. Dobbs Ferry: Oceana Publications. p. 73. ISBN 0-379-00665-0. Retrieved June 25, 2022.


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