1882 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1882 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1882. Incumbent Republican Alfred H. Littlefield defeated Democratic nominee Horace A. Kimball with 64.78% of the vote.

1882 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

← 1881 April 5, 1882 1883 →
 
Nominee Alfred H. Littlefield Horace A. Kimball
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 10,056 5,311
Percentage 64.78% 34.21%

Governor before election

Alfred H. Littlefield
Republican

Elected Governor

Alfred H. Littlefield
Republican

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • Alfred H. Littlefield, Republican
  • Horace A. Kimball, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Charles P. Adams, Greenback

Results

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1882 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Alfred H. Littlefield (incumbent) 10,056 64.78%
Democratic Horace A. Kimball 5,311 34.21%
Greenback Charles P. Adams 120 0.77%
Majority 4,745
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ Moore, John Leo, ed. (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9780871879967. Retrieved October 17, 2020.