1906 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1906 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1906. Democratic nominee James H. Higgins defeated incumbent Republican George H. Utter with 49.92% of the vote.

1906 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

← 1905November 6, 19061907 →
 
NomineeJames H. HigginsGeorge H. Utter
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote33,19531,877
Percentage49.92%47.94%

Governor before election

George H. Utter
Republican

Elected Governor

James H. Higgins
Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • James H. Higgins, Democratic
  • George H. Utter, Republican

Other candidates

  • Bernan E. Helme, Prohibition
  • Warren A. Carpenter, Socialist
  • David J. Moran, Socialist Labor

Results

1906 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
DemocraticJames H. Higgins 33,195 49.92%
RepublicanGeorge H. Utter (incumbent)31,87747.94%
ProhibitionBernan E. Helme7141.07%
SocialistWarren A. Carpenter3950.59%
Socialist LaborDavid J. Moran3200.48%
Majority1,318
Turnout
Democratic gain from RepublicanSwing

References