1882 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The 1882 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1882. Incumbent Republican Alfred H. Littlefield defeated Democratic nominee Horace A. Kimball with 64.78% of the vote.

Quick facts Nominee, Party ...
1882 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

← 1881
April 5, 1882
1883 â†’
 
Nominee Alfred H. Littlefield Horace A. Kimball
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 10,056 5,311
Percentage 64.78% 34.21%

County results
Littlefield:      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Alfred H. Littlefield
Republican

Elected Governor

Alfred H. Littlefield
Republican

Close

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Alfred H. Littlefield, Republican
  • Horace A. Kimball, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Charles P. Adams, Greenback

Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
1882 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Alfred H. Littlefield (incumbent) 10,056 64.78%
Democratic Horace A. Kimball 5,311 34.21%
Greenback Charles P. Adams 120 0.77%
Majority 4,745
Turnout
Republican hold Swing
Close

References

Related Articles

Wikiwand AI