1908 Rhode Island gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1908 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Country:Rhode Island
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1907 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1907
Next Election:1909 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Next Year:1909
Election Date:November 3, 1908
Nominee1:Aram J. Pothier
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:38,676
Percentage1:52.61%
Nominee2:Olney Arnold
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:31,406
Percentage2:42.72%
Governor
Before Election:James H. Higgins
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Aram J. Pothier
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

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.

General election

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