1904 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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The 1904 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1904. Republican nominee George H. Utter defeated Democratic incumbent Lucius F. C. Garvin with 48.94% of the vote.
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November 8, 1904
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Utter: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80-90% Garvin: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- George H. Utter, Republican
- Lucius F. C. Garvin, Democratic
Other candidates
- William E. Brightman, Prohibition
- John Edward Carney, Socialist
- Peter McDermott, Socialist Labor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | George H. Utter | 33,821 | 48.94% | ||
| Democratic | Lucius F. C. Garvin (incumbent) | 32,965 | 47.70% | ||
| Prohibition | William E. Brightman | 1,089 | 1.58% | ||
| Socialist | John Edward Carney | 743 | 1.08% | ||
| Socialist Labor | Peter McDermott | 487 | 0.71% | ||
| Majority | 856 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||