1902 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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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.
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November 4, 1902
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Garvin: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% Kimball: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80-90% | |||||||||||||||||
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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
| 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 | ||||