The 1908 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1908. Republican nominee Aram J. Pothier defeated Democratic nominee Olney Arnold with 52.61% of the vote. General election Candidates Major party candidates Aram J. Pothier, Republican Olney Arnold, Democratic Other candidates William H. Johnston, Socialist Louis E. Remington, Prohibition A.E. Mowry, Independent Thomas F. Herrick, Socialist Labor Results References 1908 Rhode Island Gubernatorial