1911 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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1911 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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  1910 November 7, 1911 1912  
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Nominee Aram J. Pothier Lewis A. Waterman
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote37,96930,575
Percentage53.36%42.97%

Governor before election

Aram J. Pothier
Republican

Elected Governor

Aram J. Pothier
Republican

The 1911 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1911. Incumbent Republican Aram J. Pothier defeated Democratic nominee Lewis A. Waterman with 53.36% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1911 Rhode Island gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Aram J. Pothier (incumbent) 37,969 53.36%
Democratic Lewis A. Waterman30,57542.97%
Socialist Edward W. Theinert1,3921.96%
Prohibition Ernest L. Merry9121.28%
Socialist Labor John W. Leach3070.43%
Majority7,394
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

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References

  1. Moore, John Leo, ed. (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. ISBN   9780871879967 . Retrieved June 29, 2020.