The 1883 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 4, 1883. Republican nominee Augustus O. Bourn defeated Democratic nominee William Sprague IV with 54.48% of the vote.
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General election edit
Candidates edit
Major party candidates
- Augustus O. Bourn, Republican
- William Sprague IV, Democratic
Other candidates
- Charles R. Cutler, Independent
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Augustus O. Bourn | 13,078 | 54.48% | ||
| Democratic | William Sprague IV | 10,201 | 42.50% | ||
| Independent | Charles R. Cutler | 706 | 2.94% | ||
| Majority | 2,877 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References edit
- ^ Moore, John Leo, ed. (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9780871879967. Retrieved October 17, 2020.