1901 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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The 1901 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1901. Incumbent Republican William Gregory defeated Democratic nominee Lucius F. C. Garvin with 53.64% of the vote.
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November 5, 1901
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Gregory: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80-90% Garvin: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- William Gregory, Republican
- Lucius F. C. Garvin, Democratic
Other candidates
- William E. Brightman, Prohibition
- James P. Reid, Socialist Labor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | William Gregory (incumbent) | 25,575 | 53.64% | ||
| Democratic | Lucius F. C. Garvin | 19,038 | 39.93% | ||
| Prohibition | William E. Brightman | 1,945 | 4.08% | ||
| Socialist Labor | James P. Reid | 1,120 | 2.35% | ||
| Majority | 6,537 | ||||
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| Republican hold | Swing | ||||