1907 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1907 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

November 5, 1907

Nominee James H. Higgins Frederick H. Jackson Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 33,300 31,005 Percentage 50.37% 46.90%

Governor before election James H. Higgins Democratic Elected Governor James H. Higgins Democratic

The 1907 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1907. Incumbent Democrat James H. Higgins defeated Republican nominee Frederick H. Jackson with 50.37% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• James H. Higgins, Republican
• Frederick H. Jackson, Democratic

Other candidates

• Louis E. Remington, Prohibition
• William H. Johnston, Socialist
• John W. Leach, Socialist Labor

Results

1907 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	James H. Higgins	33,300	50.37%
	Republican	Frederick H. Jackson	31,005	46.90%
	Prohibition	Louis E. Remington	831	1.26%
	Socialist	William H. Johnston	681	1.03%
	Socialist Labor	John W. Leach	289	0.44%
Majority			2,295
Turnout
	Democratic hold		Swing