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1901 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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1901 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

← 1900 November 5, 1901 1902 →
 
Nominee William Gregory Lucius F. C. Garvin
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 25,575 19,038
Percentage 53.64% 39.93%

County results
Gregory:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

William Gregory
Republican

Elected Governor

William Gregory
Republican

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.

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

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

Results

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1901 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican William Gregory (incumbent) 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

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  1. ^ Moore, John Leo (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9780871879967. Retrieved July 14, 2020.