1904 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1904 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1904. Republican nominee George H. Utter defeated Democratic incumbent Lucius F. C. Garvin with 48.94% of the vote.

1904 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
November 8, 1904
 
Nominee George H. Utter Lucius F. C. Garvin
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 33,821 32,965
Percentage 48.94% 47.70%
Governor before election

Lucius F. C. Garvin
Democratic

 Elected Governor

George H. Utter
Republican

Elections in Rhode Island

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • George H. Utter, Republican
  • Lucius F. C. Garvin, Democratic

Other candidates

  • William E. Brightman, Prohibition
  • John Edward Carney, Socialist
  • Peter McDermott, Socialist Labor

Results
1904 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican George H. Utter 33,821 48.94%
Democratic Lucius F. C. Garvin 32,965 47.70%
Prohibition William E. Brightman 1,089 1.58%
Socialist John Edward Carney 743 1.08%
Socialist Labor Peter McDermott 487 0.71%
Majority 856
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing
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References
  1. "Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
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