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

Elections in Rhode Island

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