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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.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Lucius F. C. Garvin, Democratic
  • Charles D. Kimball, Republican

Other candidates

  • William E. Brightman, Prohibition
  • Peter McDermott, Socialist Labor

Results

1902 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Lucius F. C. Garvin 32,279 53.99%
Republican Charles D. Kimball (incumbent) 24,541 41.04%
Prohibition William E. Brightman 1,689 2.83%
Socialist Labor Peter McDermott 1,283 2.15%
Majority 7,738
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

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