1881 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1881 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1881. Incumbent Republican Alfred H. Littlefield defeated Democratic nominee Horace A. Kimball with 66.97% of the vote.

1881 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

← 1880April 6, 18811882 →
 
NomineeAlfred H. LittlefieldHorace A. Kimball
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote10,8494,756
Percentage66.97%29.36%

Governor before election

Alfred H. Littlefield
Republican

Elected Governor

Alfred H. Littlefield
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

  • Charles P. Adams, Greenback
  • Frank G. Allen, Prohibition

Results

1881 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanAlfred H. Littlefield (incumbent) 10,849 66.97%
DemocraticHorace A. Kimball4,75629.36%
GreenbackCharles P. Adams2851.76%
ProhibitionFrank G. Allen2531.56%
Majority6,093
Turnout
Republican holdSwing

References