The 1909 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1909. Incumbent Republican Aram J. Pothier defeated Democratic nominee Olney Arnold with 57.00% of the vote. General election Candidates Major party candidates Aram J. Pothier, Republican Olney Arnold, Democratic Other candidates Willis H. White, Prohibition Frederick W. Hurst, Socialist Richard Holland, Socialist Labor Results References 1909 Rhode Island 1909 Rhode Island elections