1911 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1911 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1911. Incumbent Republican Aram J. Pothier defeated Democratic nominee Lewis A. Waterman with 53.36% of the vote.

1911 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

← 1910 November 7, 1911 1912 →
 
Nominee Aram J. Pothier Lewis A. Waterman
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 37,969 30,575
Percentage 53.36% 42.97%

County results
Pothier:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Aram J. Pothier
Republican

Elected Governor

Aram J. Pothier
Republican

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • Aram J. Pothier, Republican
  • Lewis A. Waterman, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Edward W. Theinert, Socialist
  • Ernest L. Merry, Prohibition
  • John W. Leach, Socialist Labor

Results

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1911 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Aram J. Pothier (incumbent) 37,969 53.36%
Democratic Lewis A. Waterman 30,575 42.97%
Socialist Edward W. Theinert 1,392 1.96%
Prohibition Ernest L. Merry 912 1.28%
Socialist Labor John W. Leach 307 0.43%
Majority 7,394
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 June 29, 2020.