1900 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1900 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 4, 1900. Republican nominee William Gregory defeated Democratic nominee Nathan W. Littlefield with 54.33% of the vote.

1900 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

← 1899 April 4, 1900 1901 →
 
Dem
SLP
Nominee William Gregory Nathan W. Littlefield James P. Reid
Party Republican Democratic Socialist Labor
Popular vote 26,043 17,184 2,858
Percentage 54.33% 35.85% 5.96%

Governor before election

Elisha Dyer Jr.
Republican

Elected Governor

William Gregory
Republican

General election edit

Candidates edit

Major party candidates

  • William Gregory, Republican
  • Nathan W. Littlefield, Democratic

Other candidates

  • James P. Reid, Socialist Labor
  • Henry B. Metcalf, Prohibition

Results edit

1900 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican William Gregory 26,043 54.33%
Democratic Nathan W. Littlefield 17,184 35.85%
Socialist Labor James P. Reid 2,858 5.96%
Prohibition Henry B. Metcalf 1,848 3.86%
Majority 8,859
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References edit

  1. ^ Moore, John Leo, ed. (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9780871879967. Retrieved July 14, 2020.