1924 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1924 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1924. Republican nominee Aram J. Pothier defeated Democratic nominee Felix A. Toupin with 58.56% of the vote.

1924 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
November 4, 1924
 
Nominee Aram J. Pothier Felix A. Toupin
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 122,749 85,942
Percentage 58.56% 41.00%
Governor before election

William S. Flynn
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Aram J. Pothier
Republican

Elections in Rhode Island

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Aram J. Pothier, Republican
  • Felix A. Toupin, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Edward W. Theinert, Workers
  • Charles F. Bishop, Socialist Labor
  • Frederick W. Hurst, Socialist

Results
1924 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Aram J. Pothier 122,749 58.56%
Democratic Felix A. Toupin 85,942 41.00%
Workers Party Edward W. Theinert 378 0.18%
Socialist Labor Charles F. Bishop 321 0.15%
Socialist Frederick W. Hurst 214 0.10%
Majority 36,807
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing
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References
  1. "Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
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