1899 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1899 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1899. Incumbent Republican Elisha Dyer Jr. defeated Democratic nominee George W. Greene with 56.36% of the vote.

1899 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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Dem
SLP
NomineeElisha Dyer Jr.George W. GreeneThomas F. Herrick
PartyRepublicanDemocraticSocialist Labor
Popular vote24,30814,6022,941
Percentage56.36%33.86%6.82%

Governor before election

Elisha Dyer Jr.
Republican

Elected Governor

Elisha Dyer Jr.
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Elisha Dyer Jr., Republican
  • George W. Greene, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Thomas F. Herrick, Socialist Labor
  • Joseph A. Peckham, Prohibition

Results

1899 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanElisha Dyer Jr. (incumbent) 24,308 56.36%
DemocraticGeorge W. Greene14,60233.86%
Socialist LaborThomas F. Herrick2,9416.82%
ProhibitionJoseph A. Peckham1,2792.97%
Majority9,706
Turnout
Republican holdSwing

References