Lucius F. C. Garvin

Lucius F. C. Garvin portrait

Lucius F. C. Garvin

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State Governor
Date of Birth November 13, 1841
Date of Death Oct. 2, 1922 (Age: 80)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Lucius F. C. Garvin holds a medical degree from Harvard Medical School and served as a private during the American Civil War. He established a medical practice in Rhode Island and later transitioned into politics, serving multiple terms in the Rhode Island House of Representatives and Senate. Garvin was elected Governor of Rhode Island and focused on advocating for proportional representation and anti-corruption reforms. His professional background includes a commitment to improving labor conditions and economic policies.

Political Ideas

Lucius F. C. Garvin's political identity is marked by a distinctive blend of progressive economic ideas and an unyielding stance against corruption. He champions the "Single Tax” initiative and endorses proportional representation, while simultaneously criticizing traditional voting systems. His support for "single voting without transfers" for municipalities and a promise to debate Direct Legislation in Rhode Island illustrate a calculated approach to reform. Garvin’s vocal advocacy for labor rights and anti-corruption measures reveals an ideological rigor that defies simple categorization.

Campaigns
1905: Rhode Island State Governor

Election History

1905 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

25,816 votes (43.95%)

Loss

Winner: George H. Utter

1904: Rhode Island State Governor

Election History

1904 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

32,965 votes (47.70%)

Loss

Winner: George H. Utter

1903: Rhode Island State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1903 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

30,578 votes (49.29%)

Win
1902: Rhode Island State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1902 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

32,279 votes (53.99%)

Win
1901: Rhode Island State Governor

Election History

1901 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

19,038 votes (39.93%)

Loss

Winner: William Gregory