1906 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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1906 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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  1905 November 6, 1906 1907  
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Nominee James H. Higgins George H. Utter
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote33,19531,877
Percentage49.92%47.94%

Governor before election

George H. Utter
Republican

Elected Governor

James H. Higgins
Democratic

The 1906 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1906. Democratic nominee James H. Higgins defeated incumbent Republican George H. Utter with 49.92% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1906 Rhode Island gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic James H. Higgins 33,195 49.92%
Republican George H. Utter (incumbent)31,87747.94%
Prohibition Bernan E. Helme7141.07%
Socialist Warren A. Carpenter3950.59%
Socialist Labor David J. Moran3200.48%
Majority1,318
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

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References

  1. Moore, John Leo, ed. (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. ISBN   9780871879967 . Retrieved July 10, 2020.