1899 Rhode Island gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1899 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Country:Rhode Island
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1898 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1898
Next Election:1900 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Next Year:1900
Election Date:April 5, 1899
Nominee1:Elisha Dyer Jr.
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:24,308
Percentage1:56.36%
Nominee2:George W. Greene
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:14,602
Percentage2:33.86%
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:Thomas F. Herrick
Popular Vote3:2,941
Percentage3:6.82%
Party3:Socialist Labor Party of America

The 1899 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1899. Incumbent Republican Elisha Dyer Jr. defeated Democratic nominee George W. Greene with 56.36% of the vote.

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