1924 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1924 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1924. Republican nominee Aram J. Pothier defeated Democratic nominee Felix A. Toupin with 58.56% of the vote.

1924 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

← 1922 November 4, 1924 1926 →
 
Nominee Aram J. Pothier Felix A. Toupin
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 122,749 85,942
Percentage 58.56% 41.00%

Governor before election

William S. Flynn
Democratic

Elected Governor

Aram J. Pothier
Republican

General election edit

Candidates edit

Major party candidates

  • Aram J. Pothier, Republican
  • Felix A. Toupin, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Edward W. Theinert, Workers
  • Charles F. Bishop, Socialist Labor
  • Frederick W. Hurst, Socialist

Results edit

1924 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Aram J. Pothier 122,749 58.56%
Democratic Felix A. Toupin 85,942 41.00%
Workers Edward W. Theinert 378 0.18%
Socialist Labor Charles F. Bishop 321 0.15%
Socialist Frederick W. Hurst 214 0.10%
Majority 36,807
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References edit

  1. ^ Moore, John Leo, ed. (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9780871879967. Retrieved May 15, 2020.