1908 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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The 1908 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1908. Republican nominee Aram J. Pothier defeated Democratic nominee Olney Arnold with 52.61% of the vote.
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November 3, 1908
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Pothier: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80-90% Arnold: 50â60% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Aram J. Pothier, Republican
- Olney Arnold, Democratic
Other candidates
- William H. Johnston, Socialist
- Louis E. Remington, Prohibition
- A.E. Mowry, Independent
- Thomas F. Herrick, Socialist Labor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Aram J. Pothier | 38,676 | 52.61% | ||
| Democratic | Olney Arnold | 31,406 | 42.72% | ||
| Socialist | William H. Johnston | 1,321 | 1.80% | ||
| Prohibition | Louis E. Remington | 1,229 | 1.67% | ||
| Independent | A.E. Mowry | 679 | 0.92% | ||
| Socialist Labor | Thomas F. Herrick | 198 | 0.27% | ||
| Majority | 31,406 | ||||
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| Republican gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||