1908 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1908 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1908. Republican nominee Aram J. Pothier defeated Democratic nominee Olney Arnold with 52.61% of the vote.

1908 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

November 3, 1908

Nominee Aram J. Pothier Olney Arnold Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 38,676 31,406 Percentage 52.61% 42.72%

Governor before election James H. Higgins Democratic Elected Governor Aram J. Pothier Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Aram J. Pothier, Republican
• Olney Arnold, Democratic

Other candidates

• William H. Johnston, Socialist
• Louis E. Remington, Prohibition
• A.E. Mowry, Independent
• Thomas F. Herrick, Socialist Labor

Results

1908 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±
	Republican	Aram J. Pothier	38,676	52.61%
	Democratic	Olney Arnold	31,406	42.72%
	Socialist	William H. Johnston	1,321	1.80%
	Prohibition	Louis E. Remington	1,229	1.67%
	Independent	A.E. Mowry	679	0.92%
	Socialist Labor	Thomas F. Herrick	198	0.27%
Majority			31,406
Turnout
	Republican gain from Democratic		Swing

References

1. "Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved July 8, 2020.