1905 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1905 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1905. Incumbent Republican George H. Utter defeated Democratic nominee Lucius F. C. Garvin with 53.30% of the vote.

1905 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

November 7, 1905
 
Nominee George H. Utter Lucius F. C. Garvin
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 31,311 25,816
Percentage 53.30% 43.95%

Governor before election

George H. Utter
Republican

Elected Governor

George H. Utter
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • George H. Utter, Republican
  • Lucius F. C. Garvin, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Bernan E. Helme, Prohibition
  • Thomas F. Herrick, Socialist Labor
  • Warren A. Carpenter, Socialist

Results

1905 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican George H. Utter (incumbent) 31,311 53.30%
Democratic Lucius F. C. Garvin 25,816 43.95%
Prohibition Bernan E. Helme 882 1.50%
Socialist Labor Thomas F. Herrick 367 0.63%
Socialist Warren A. Carpenter 364 0.62%
Majority 5,495
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

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