1920 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1920 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Republican nominee Emery J. San Souci defeated Democratic nominee Edward M. Sullivan with 64.64% of the vote.

1920 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
November 2, 1920
 
Nominee Emery J. San Souci Edward M. Sullivan
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 109,138 55,963
Percentage 64.64% 33.15%
Governor before election

Robert Livingston Beeckman
Republican

 Elected Governor

Emery J. San Souci
Republican

Elections in Rhode Island

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Emery J. San Souci, Republican
  • Edward M. Sullivan, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Ernest Sherwood, Socialist
  • Peter McDermott, Socialist Labor

Results
1920 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Emery J. San Souci 109,138 64.64%
Democratic Edward M. Sullivan 55,963 33.15%
Socialist Ernest Sherwood 3,292 1.95%
Socialist Labor Peter McDermott 449 0.27%
Majority 53,175
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References
  1. "Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
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