1907 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1907 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1907. Incumbent Democrat James H. Higgins defeated Republican nominee Frederick H. Jackson with 50.37% of the vote.

1907 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
November 5, 1907
 
Nominee James H. Higgins Frederick H. Jackson
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 33,300 31,005
Percentage 50.37% 46.90%
Governor before election

James H. Higgins
Democratic

 Elected Governor

James H. Higgins
Democratic

Elections in Rhode Island
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General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • James H. Higgins, Republican
  • Frederick H. Jackson, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Louis E. Remington, Prohibition
  • William H. Johnston, Socialist
  • John W. Leach, Socialist Labor

Results
1907 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic James H. Higgins 33,300 50.37%
Republican Frederick H. Jackson 31,005 46.90%
Prohibition Louis E. Remington 831 1.26%
Socialist William H. Johnston 681 1.03%
Socialist Labor John W. Leach 289 0.44%
Majority 2,295
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References
  1. Moore, John Leo, ed. (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9780871879967. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
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