The 1904 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1904. Republican nominee George H. Utter defeated Democratic incumbent Lucius F. C. Garvin with 48.94% of the vote. General election Candidates Major party candidates George H. Utter, Republican Lucius F. C. Garvin, Democratic Other candidates William E. Brightman, Prohibition John Edward Carney, Socialist Peter McDermott, Socialist Labor Results References 1904 Rhode Island Gubernatorial