1898 Rhode Island gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1898 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Country:Rhode Island
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1897 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1897
Next Election:1899 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Next Year:1899
Election Date:April 6, 1898
Nominee1:Elisha Dyer Jr.
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:24,743
Percentage1:57.74%
Nominee2:Daniel T. Church
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:13,224
Percentage2:30.86%
Governor
Before Election:Elisha Dyer Jr.
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Elisha Dyer Jr.
After Party:Republican Party (United States)
Image3: SLP
Nominee3:James P. Reid
Popular Vote3:2,877
Percentage3:6.71%
Party3:Socialist Labor Party of America

The 1898 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1898. Incumbent Republican Elisha Dyer Jr. defeated Democratic nominee Daniel T. Church with 57.74% of the vote.

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