1906 Rhode Island gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1906 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Country:Rhode Island
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1905 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1905
Next Election:1907 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Next Year:1907
Election Date:November 6, 1906
Nominee1:James H. Higgins
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:33,195
Percentage1:49.92%
Nominee2:George H. Utter
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:31,877
Percentage2:47.94%
Governor
Before Election:George H. Utter
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:James H. Higgins
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1906 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1906. Democratic nominee James H. Higgins defeated incumbent Republican George H. Utter with 49.92% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates