Taft Elected President Wins States Across Nation
Taft and Sherman swept the electoral college winning Indiana Ohio Illinois New York and other states. Bryan suffered a third loss though praised for a clean campaign. Republican gains softened in the middle west with several Democratic governors elected as Taft claimed victory.
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Taft and Roosevelt Rivalry Shapes Early Returns Across States
The early nationwide returns show Taft leading in New York and Ohio, with strong Republican gains in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Vermont, and Connecticut. Bryan trails in many Southern and frontier states while Taft carryovers push Republicans to a broad national lead. Erie County hints mixed results in New York.
Taft Leads In Early Returns In Several States
Early returns show Taft carrying South Dakota with a solid Republican showing. In Tennessee William Jennings Bryan and a two-thirds Democratic legislature appear likely, securing Gore's U.S. Senate seat. Democratic state tickets lead by roughly 20,000 to 25,000 with eight Democrats and two Republicans in the congressional delegation. Cleveland Cincinnati Toledo and Dayton reports show Taft’s vote strong, near a fifty thousand Republican plurality, while Harris runs as governor.
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Election Postscripts and Taft Campaign Night
James Sherman republican candidate for vice president voted at Allen New York, casting ballot 336 with his three sons nearby. Reports say half the vote statewide by noon amid arrests in Elmira and broad turnout in New York City. Taft addressed supporters after a Cincinnati street demonstration as results rolled in, praising a prospective republican victory and prosperity.
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Early 1908 Election Reactions From Leaders
Juden and Taft comments reported at 8:45 and 9:40 p m on election night. James Sherman welcomes returns with praise for Taft and Bryanism attacked. Hitchcock foresees solid electoral gains while Murphy and Howell offer mixed takes. Bryan tours Lincoln after nonpartisan reception. Theodore Roosevelt sends a congratulatory message to Taft from the White House.
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