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The 1850 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 3 April 1850 in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Whig governor Henry B. Anthony won re-election against the Free Soil nominee Edward Harris in a rematch from the 1849 Rhode Island gubernatorial election. [1]
On election day, 3 April 1850, Henry B. Anthony won re-election by a margin of 2,895 votes against his opponent Edward Harris. Defeating Harris for a second time after Anthony's first election as governor during the 1849 Rhode Island gubernatorial election. Retaining whig control of the office of governor and being sworn in for his second term on 6 May 1850. [2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | Henry B. Anthony (incumbent) | 3,668 | 80.16 | |
| Free Soil | Edward Harris | 773 | 16.89 | |
| Scattering | 135 | 2.95 | ||
| Total votes | 4,576 | 100.00 | ||
| Whig hold | ||||
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