Smith Quimby

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Rhode Island
Party
Prohibition Party
On the ballot
1895
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Quimby2,624
Opponents39,387
1
Elections run

Smith Quimby, a Prohibition politician from Rhode Island, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1895 governor election in Rhode Island to Charles W. Lippitt, receiving 2,624 votes (5.95%).

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How many votes has Smith Quimby received?

Smith Quimby has received 2,624 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Smith Quimby’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1895GovernorRhode IslandLost2,6245.95%Charles W. Lippitt
George L. Littlefield
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.