1855 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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1855 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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Nominee William W. Hoppin Americus V. Potter
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote11,1302,729
Percentage79.97%19.61%
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County results
Hoppin:      70–80%     80–90%     90–100%
Governor before election

William W. Hoppin
Whig

Elected Governor

William W. Hoppin
Whig

The 1855 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 4 April 1855 in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Whig governor William W. Hoppin won re-election against Democratic nominee Americus V. Potter. [1]

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General election

On election day, 4 April 1855, incumbent Whig governor William W. Hoppin won re-election by a margin of 8,401 votes against his Democratic opponent Americus V. Potter, thereby retaining Whig control over the office of governor. Hoppin was sworn in for his second term on 26 May 1855. [2]

Results

Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1855
PartyCandidateVotes%
Whig William W. Hoppin (incumbent) 11,130 79.97
Democratic Americus V. Potter 2,72919.61
Scattering 590.42
Total votes13,918 100.00
Whig hold

References

  1. ↑ McLoughlin, William G (1986). Rhode Island: A History. New York: W.W. Norton & Company. pp. 141–142. ISBN   0-393-30271-7.
  2. ↑ "RI Governor". ourcampaigns.com. June 6, 2005. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
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