Landslide Victory For Wilson Reported In States
A preliminary nationwide tally shows Woodrow Wilson leading in Maine Massachusetts Connecticut New York New Jersey Delaware Maryland Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Florida Louisiana Arkansas Mississippi Minnesota Texas Ohio Oklahoma Indiana Nevada and the entire East Central West. Taft strong in Illinois Rhode Island and Pennsylvania with Roosevelt possibly winning Illinois. Democrats claim Michigan Wisconsin Iowa North Dakota South Dakota Vermont and more. House outlook favors a Democratic majority with several state legislatures captured. McCombs and Dixon comment on progress. Duane wins in Illinois as Vermont results fix Taft votes. New York Assembly leans Democratic. Roosevelt’s fate debated amid slow national returns.
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New York
Maine
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Florida
Louisiana
Arkansas
Mississippi
Minnesota
Texas
Ohio
Oklahoma
Indiana
Nevada
Rocky Mountain and
Pacific
Wilson
Roosevelt
Illinois
Ett
Pennsylvania
Taft
Philadelphia
Rhode Island
England
Missouri
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
North Dakota
Dakota
Vermont
Haois
Ilson
Art
Senate
Bill Flinn
William Flinn
Newark
McCombs
Democratic National Committee
South
Munsey
Washington Times
Frank A. Munsey
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Dixon
Wason
New York City
Penrose
Wilbe
Penn
Duane
Judge Dunne
United States
House of Representatives
Fortieth
Solid South
Butte Democrats Claim Statewide Victory in Heavy Vote
With the heaviest state vote on record, Democrats in Montana claim the state has gone Democratic. Early figures from Butte indicate Democrats secured a historic statewide win, backed by strong turnout and party support.
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Butte
Montana
Governor Wilson Wins Big in New Orleans Primary
In New Orleans Louisiana Governor Wilson led with about 80 percent of the vote as the Democratic primary closed. His decisive plurality surpasses Bryan’s margin from four years earlier and secures the whole Democratic congressional delegation.
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New Orleans
Wilson
Bryan
Oklahoma Vote Count Shows Wilson Lead by 20,000
Early Oklahoma results indicate a Wilson victory by about 20,000, with Bryan totaling roughly 11,889 less than his 1908 plurality. The report notes a strong preference for Wilson as tallying continues statewide.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Wilson
Bryan
New Mexico Polls Show Wilson Ferguson Carry State
Early returns after polls closed indicate Democrat Wilson and Democrat Ferguson carried New Mexico for Congress based on scattering estimates, suggesting strong showing for both candidates in the state race.
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Santa Fe
Wilson
Ferguson
Congress
Texas Returns Toss Up As Democrats Sweep State
Texas voters backed Democratic sweep with Governor re-elected and sixteen congressmen retained. The Progressives appear to have secured second place while Fort Worth and others show strong support for the party slate.
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Texas
Fort Worth
W Wilson
Oregon Senate Race Signals Tight Contest
Predictions favor Wilson in Oregon by about 15000 votes with Roosevelt second and Taft poorly placed. Bourne of the Independence party edges Zelling of the Republican ticket in a close senatorial contest. Woman suffrage looks to carry by a small margin.
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Portland
Wilson
Oregon
Roosevelt
Taft
Bourne
Zelling
Mississippi Results Highlight Democratic Sweep in Jackson
Jackson-Wilson carried Mississippi by a large plurality as the entire Democratic congressional ticket won. The victory marks a strong statewide preference for the Democrats with clear gains in key districts and strong turnout across urban and rural areas.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Wilson
Tennessee Race Leads Nashville Wilson with Roosevelt Second
Tennessee results show Nashville Wilson carrying the state by a large plurality while Roosevelt finishes in second place.
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Tennessee
Nashville
Wilson
Roosevelt
Alabama Democrats Sweep State and Congress in Victory
Governor Wilson carried Alabama by a larger Democratic plurality as the Democratic ticket won complete state and congressional offices.
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Birmingham
Wilson
Alabama
Missouri Democrats carry state for Wilson and Major
In St Louis the Democratic ticket won the state with Wilson for President and Major as the gubernatorial candidate. Speaker Champ was mentioned among party figures as part of the coverage.
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St. Louis
Wilson
Major
Champ
Clark Wins Re election With Largest Plurality Yet
Clark is re elected to Congress by the greatest plurality he has ever received. Congressman Bartholdt, Republican, in the Tenth district, is re elected.
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Clark
Bartholdt
Georgia Governor Wilson Wins Big Victory
Georgia voters backed Governor Wilson with a margin larger than any presidential win since the Civil War, delivering a decisive statewide triumph in Atlanta.
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Atlanta
Wilson
Georgia
Immense Vote Across Nation Sets Record in 3 Cornered Contest
A three cornered presidential race drew unprecedented turnout as voters went to polls Tuesday. Reports show a nationwide record breaking vote with President and Vice President, Congress, and many governors and state legislators on ballots. Weather favored turnout in most states, with New York and Massachusetts reporting early voting records and no major trouble in large cities.
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Congress
United States Senate
Washington
Oregon
Minnesota
New York
Massachusetts
Beveridge and Wilson Lead In Indiana Returns
In incomplete Indiana returns Nov 6 the Democrats sweep national and state tickets. Wilson leads Taft by about 4,695 in early Marion county precincts and by large margins statewide, while Beveridge runs ahead of Roosevelt and Durbin but lags Ralston for governor. Taft leads Roosevelt outside Democratic counties. Debs has light Socialist support. Ralston carries Indianapolis and several counties. Beveridge remains second statewide with uncertain gains for Durbin.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Marion County
Woodrow Wilson
Taft
Wilson
Roosevelt
Beveridge
Durbin
Crumpacker
Debs
Ralston
Vanderburg
Tippecanoe
Evansville
Tippecanoe County
Lafayette
South Bend
Peveridge
St. Joseph County
Knightstown
Henry County
Bull Moosers
Henry
Montgomery
Daviess
Warrick County
Scott
Fayette
Kloyd
Destar
Harrigan
Samuel M. Ralston
Indiana Returns Show Democratic Gains in State and Local Races
Bartholomew county reports Democratic gains continuing from the first tally with Taft leading in early precincts. Paoli’s northwest precinct gave Taft 100, Wilson 40, Roosevelt 39. Durbin 99, Ralston 39, Beveridge 37. Fayette county’s early reading favored Wilson over Taft. Indications point to a large Democratic majority in the Indiana Assembly, possibly 29 in the Senate and about 65 in the House. Turnout was heavy with slow counting due to many candidates and scattered machine usage in 14 counties. Total Indiana voting precincts reached 3,172 with 14 counties using machines.
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Taft
Paoli
Orange County
Wilson
Roosevelt
Durbin
Ralston
Beveridge
Fayette County
Indiana Assembly
Tippecanoe
Montgomery
Benton
Carroll
Daviess
Decatur
Grant
Greene
Huntington
Monroe
Rush
Tipton
State Senate
House of Representatives
Governor Marshall Calls for Honest Leadership and Democratic Principles
By Thomas R. Marshall the statement urges Democrats to enforce the law and demand legislative compliance with party platforms. It warns that elected officials must serve the people, uphold Jeffersonian democracy, and avoid ruling by past models, stressing accountability, opportunity, and charity.
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Thomas R. Marshall
America
Pre tensives gain ground in Indiana governor race says Lee
State Chairman E M Lee says meager returns show the Prestives running a close second in Indiana and Beveridge giving Ralston a tight governor race. He calls it gratifying as a new party rising to replace the old Republican party and notes official recognition.
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Indiana
E. M. Lee
Beveridge
Ralston
Taggart Smiles After Clean Victory Claim
Tom Taggart says he did not imply deceit and delivers a clean victory for the state and nation. The remark underscores a predictable outcome as Taggart appears confident in the result and its broader implications.
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Tom Taggart
de Atate
Nation
City swept by Democrats shows strength in state districts
New York returns indicate Woodrow Wilson the presidential choice with about 200000 lead in city districts and statewide lead over Taft. William Sulzer elected governor by roughly 175000 over Hedges. Roosevelt shown as Republican bolt. Barnes cites Roosevelt split. Massachusetts and Connecticut reelect governors.
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New York
Woodrow Wilson
New York City
Taft
Col. Roosevelt
William Sulzer
Congress
Job E. Hedges
Oscar Straus
Progressive Party
Wilson
Roosevelt
New York State
Bryan
Barnes
William Barnes, Jr
Republican State Committee
Hadges
Straus
Chicago
Upstate
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Michigan
Wisconsin
Foss
Baldwin
New Jersey Governor Wins State by Narrow Margin
Governor Wilson carried New Jersey by about 25 000 votes while Democrats swept the legislative ticket ensuring Senate seat for former Congressman Hughes of Paterson. Democratic gains also claimed in Congress.
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Trenton
Wilson
New Jersey
Senate
Hughes
Paterson
Maryland voting update shows Wilson leading in Baltimore
Maryland results indicate Wilson has a 3500 majority and 20000 plurality in Baltimore, ahead of Taft and Roosevelt in every precinct. Roosevelt is second and Taft third, with latest reports showing Wilson carrying Maryland by 40000.
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Baltimore
Wilson
Taft
Roosevelt
Maryland
Massachusetts Democrats Claim Wilson Wins State by 80000
Democratic leaders based on small town results say Wilson carries Massachusetts by at least 80000 and Foss is re-elected by about 35000. They estimate an 8 to 8 House delegation, with likely Republican Legislature and no Democratic Senator to replace Murray Crane.
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Boston
Wilson
Foss
Murray Crane
Connecticut Returns Spark Early Campaign Signals
Democratic claim shows Wilson ahead by 25 000 in Connecticut with Baldwin at least 2 500 over Wilson. In forty nine towns Wilson leads Taft 47 437 to 40 543 and Roosevelt 21 500. 1908 comparisons show Taft 65 696 Bryan 43 529. Governor results show Baldwin leading with 48 378 vs Studley 9 125 and Smith 16 728.
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New Haven
Connecticut
Wilson
Baldwin
Taft
Rosevelt
Bryan
Studley
Smith
Taft Carrying Rhode Island in Early Returns
Providence reports Taft leading in primary returns from thirty nine towns with 905 votes for Taft and 180 for Wilgon Roosevelt, indicating Taft likely carried Rhode Island in early tallies.
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Providence
Taft
Rhode Island
Wilgon
Roosevelt
Buffalo Returns for President Roll Call and Gubernatorial Totals
In Buffalo city the presidential race shows Taft with 1,433 votes, Wilson leading with 26,230, and Roosevelt with 20,763. For Governor the tallies list Sulzer at 29,326, Straus 20,801, and Hedges 16,979.
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LSON
Buffalo
Taft
Wilson
Roosevelt
Hedges
Sulzer
Straus
Virginia Returns Seemingly Normal Vote Result
In Virginia a standard ballot was cast with James B. being carried by about 25 points, yielding a margin over Taft, reflecting a larger lead than in 1908.
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Virginia
Taft
Democrats Win Some Seats as Others Remain in Play
In the latest results, Democratic congressmen secure several seats while the neighboring district stays uncertain with Republicans favored to win. Multiple races highlight a split map as campaigns conclude and projections tighten.
Kentucky returns show McCreary victory in state race
Louisville reports a Kentucky gubernatorial plurality for McCreary likely to exceed forty thousand. Progreenies surprised Democrats and Republicans in Louisville, nearly carrying the Fifth district. Half the returns had them leading, then Wilson pulled ahead. Congressional results were sparse but suggested Democrats held the first nine districts.
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Louisville
Wilson
Kentucky
McCreary
Roosevelt Carries Des Moines In City Vote Tally
Iowa Des Moines results show Taft 1446 Wilson 2224 Roosevelt 2651 across 165 precincts, indicating Roosevelt carried the city.
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Des Moines
Taft
Wilson
Roosevelt
North Carolina race steadies for governor and officials
Early indications in Charlotte strongly suggest the reelection of Governor F. M. Simon, with W. W. Kitchen and Justice Walter Clarke also poised for victory by margins around 10 000 to 12 000.
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Charlotte
F. M. Simon
W. W. Kitchen
Walter Clarke
Ohio figures show Wilson surge and Democratic control
In Columbus Democratic State Chairman Finley claims Wilson's plurality in Ohio could hit 200,000. He asserts Cox won governor by a large margin and both state legislature branches will be Democratic. Roosevelt and Taft run close. In Michigan Detroit Republicans sweep city ticket.
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Columbus
Finley
Wilson
Ohio
Cox
Roosevelt
Taft
South Carolina and Florida Election Results Highlight Wins
In Columbia South Carolina the Democratic congressional ticket and Benjamin R Tillman are elected with Tillman returning to the Senate without opposition as Wilson carried South Carolina by over 60 000 votes and Florida Jacksonville reports Wilson winning by about 40 000 votes.
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South Carolina
Columbia
Wilson
Carolina
Benjamin R. Tillman
Senate
Florida
Jacksonville
Portland Returns in Statewide Election Results
Republican loss of 54 percent and Democratic gain of 42 percent reported across 140 of 500 towns. Totals show Taft 14,3804, Wilson 24,218, Roosevelt 20,508 as towns report.
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Portland
Tafé
Wilson
Roosevelt
Wilson Leads Colorado Vote in Early County Returns
Denver reports from 378 precincts across thirty counties show Wilson winning the state by a substantial margin. Early tallies list Wilson at 22,801, Taft at 11,306, Roosevelt at 14,355, suggesting an overall plurality near 40,000.
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Denver
Wilson
Taft
Roosevelt
Kansas returns show Roosevelt likely to carry state
Returns indicate Roosevelt may win Kansas by about 10 000 votes over Wilson with Taft a distant third. Capper leads Hodges for Governor and Stubbs the Republican Senate candidate runs slightly ahead of Thompson.
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Topeka
Roosevelt
Kansas
Wilson
Taft
Capper
Hodies
Stubbs
United States
Thompson
Taft Lead Erased in New Hampshire Returns
Early returns show Taft ahead by a good margin in New Hampshire but later results flip the lead. After eighty towns and wards, Taft 6,603 Wilson 6,742 Roosevelt 8,358. In 1908 the same areas gave Taft 10,828 Bryan 6,600.
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New Hampshire
Concord
Taft
Wilson
Roosevelt
Bryan
Taft Concedes Wilson Election and tariff shift noted
President Taft at 11 pm conceded Governor Wilson's election to the presidency saying returns confirm it. He hopes tariff policy can shift without halting prosperity and warns Roosevelt and Debs supporters signal strong demand for constitutional changes.
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Cincinnati
Taft
Wilson
Roosevelt
Debs
Elected to Congress Officials List by State
The report records multiple state by state elections with names like J H Covington J F Talbott George Konig J C Linthicum Champ Clark Andrew J Vollstead Halver Steengerson Charles B Smith D A Driscoll I S Pepper Caleb Powers. Democratic incumbents and Republican re-electees are noted for Maryland Missouri Minnesota New York Iowa and Kentucky.
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Maryland
J. H. Covington
J. F. C. Talbott
George Konig
J. C. Linthicum
Missouri
Champ Clark
Minnesota
Andrew J. Volstead
Halver S. Steengerson
Bryan telegram to Wilson after election victory
William J Bryan sent a telegram from Lincoln Nebraska on November 6 congratulating Governor Wilson and the nation. He expressed full support and confidence that Wilson's administration would bless the country and strengthen their party.
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Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
William J Bryan
Wilson
Berger Defeated in Milwaukee Congressional Race
Victor L. Berger of Milwaukee the only Socialist in Congress loses re election to former Representative William H. Stafford running as a fusion candidate on the Democratic ticket in Milwaukee Wisconsin on November 6.
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Victor Berger
Milwaukee
Wis
Victor L. Berger
Congress
William H. Stafford
Cannon Loses Seat in Eighth District Race
Danville November 6 reports meager returns show former ker Cannon defeated by Frank T. O'H Paris by about 1200 votes in the Eighteenth district.
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Cannon
Danville
Ker Cannon
Frank T. O’h Paris
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