1902 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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1902 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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  1901 November 4, 1902 1903  
  Lucius F. C. Garvin 1897.jpg CharlesKimball.jpg
Nominee Lucius F. C. Garvin Charles D. Kimball
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote32,27924,541
Percentage53.99%41.04%

Governor before election

Charles D. Kimball
Republican

Elected Governor

Lucius F. C. Garvin
Democratic

The 1902 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1902. Democratic nominee Lucius F. C. Garvin defeated incumbent Republican Charles D. Kimball with 53.99% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1902 Rhode Island gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Lucius F. C. Garvin 32,279 53.99%
Republican Charles D. Kimball (incumbent)24,54141.04%
Prohibition William E. Brightman1,6892.83%
Socialist Labor Peter McDermott1,2832.15%
Majority7,738
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

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References

  1. Moore, John Leo (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. ISBN   9780871879967 . Retrieved July 13, 2020.