The 1902 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1902. Democratic nominee Lucius F. C. Garvin defeated incumbent Republican Charles D. Kimball with 53.99% of the vote. General election Candidates Major party candidates Lucius F. C. Garvin, Democratic Charles D. Kimball, Republican Other candidates William E. Brightman, Prohibition Peter McDermott, Socialist Labor Results References 1902 Rhode Island Gubernatorial