1865 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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1865 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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  1864 5 April 1865 1866  
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Nominee James Y. Smith
Party Republican
Popular vote10,061
Percentage92.36%

Governor before election

James Y. Smith
Republican

Elected Governor

James Y. Smith
Republican

The 1865 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 5 April 1865 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Republican Governor James Y. Smith won re-election as he ran unopposed upon the withdrawal of his opponent Democratic nominee and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island's 2nd district George H. Browne in what would have been a rematch of the previous election. [1]

Contents

General election

On election day, 5 April 1865, incumbent Republican Governor James Y. Smith won re-election as he ran unopposed following the withdrawal of his opponent Democratic nominee George H. Browne, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Smith was sworn in for his third term on 1 May 1865. [2]

Results

Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1865
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican James Y. Smith (incumbent) 10,061 92.36
Scattering8327.64
Total votes10,893 100.00
Republican hold

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References

  1. "James Youngs Smith". National Governors Association . Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  2. "RI Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 26 July 2005. Retrieved 7 April 2024.