1901 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1901 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1901. Incumbent Republican William Gregory defeated Democratic nominee Lucius F. C. Garvin with 53.64% of the vote.

1901 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
November 5, 1901
 
Nominee William Gregory Lucius F. C. Garvin
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 25,575 19,038
Percentage 53.64% 39.93%
Governor before election

William Gregory
Republican

 Elected Governor

William Gregory
Republican

Elections in Rhode Island

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • William Gregory, Republican
  • Lucius F. C. Garvin, Democratic

Other candidates

  • William E. Brightman, Prohibition
  • James P. Reid, Socialist Labor

Results
1901 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican William Gregory 25,575 53.64%
Democratic Lucius F. C. Garvin 19,038 39.93%
Prohibition William E. Brightman 1,945 4.08%
Socialist Labor James P. Reid 1,120 2.35%
Majority 6,537
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References
  1. "Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
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