1905 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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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.
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November 7, 1905
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Utter: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80-90% Garvin: 40â50% 50â60% | |||||||||||||||||
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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
| 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 | ||||