1900 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1900 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 4, 1900. Republican nominee William Gregory defeated Democratic nominee Nathan W. Littlefield with 54.33% of the vote.

1900 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
April 4, 1900
 
Dem
SLP
Nominee William Gregory Nathan W. Littlefield James P. Reid
Party Republican Democratic Socialist Labor
Popular vote 26,043 17,184 2,858
Percentage 54.33% 35.85% 5.96%
Governor before election

Elisha Dyer Jr.
Republican

 Elected Governor

William Gregory
Republican

Elections in Rhode Island

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • William Gregory, Republican
  • Nathan W. Littlefield, Democratic

Other candidates

  • James P. Reid, Socialist Labor
  • Henry B. Metcalf, Prohibition

Results
1900 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican William Gregory 26,043 54.33%
Democratic Nathan W. Littlefield 17,184 35.85%
Socialist Labor James P. Reid 2,858 5.96%
Prohibition Henry B. Metcalf 1,848 3.86%
Majority 8,859
Turnout
Republican hold Swing
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References
  1. "Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
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