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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.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Augustus O. Bourn, Republican
  • William Sprague IV, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Charles R. Cutler, Independent

Results

1883 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
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

  1. ^ Moore, John Leo, ed. (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9780871879967. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
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