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The 1875 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 7 April 1875 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Republican nominee Henry Lippitt defeated National Republican nominee Rowland Hazard II and Democratic nominee Charles R. Cutler. However, as no candidate received a majority of the total votes cast as was required by Rhode Island law, the election was forwarded to the Rhode Island legislature, who chose Lippitt as Governor. [1]
On election day, 7 April 1875, Republican nominee Henry Lippitt won the election by a margin of 374 votes against his foremost opponent National Republican nominee Rowland Hazard II, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Lippitt was sworn in as the 33rd Governor of Rhode Island on 5 May 1875. [2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Henry Lippitt | 8,742 | 39.23 | |
| National Republican | Rowland Hazard II | 8,368 | 37.56 | |
| Democratic | Charles R. Cutler | 5,166 | 23.19 | |
| Scattering | 6 | 0.02 | ||
| Total votes | 22,282 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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The 1956 United States presidential election in Rhode Island took place on November 6, 1956, as part of the 1956 United States presidential election which was held throughout all contemporary 48 states. Voters chose four representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.
The 1960 United States presidential election in Rhode Island took place on November 8, 1960, as part of the 1960 United States presidential election, which was held throughout all 50 states. Voters chose four representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.
The 1896 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1896. Incumbent Republican Charles W. Lippitt defeated Democratic nominee George L. Littlefield with 56.40% of the vote.
The 1895 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 3, 1895. Republican nominee Charles W. Lippitt defeated Democratic nominee George L. Littlefield with 56.89% of the vote.
The 1876 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1876. Incumbent Republican Governor Henry Lippitt defeated Prohibition Party nominee Albert C. Howard and Democratic nominee William B. Beach.
The 1806 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 2 April 1806 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Federalist nominee Richard Jackson Jr. won a plurality of the vote against incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Henry Smith and Democratic-Republican candidate and incumbent Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court Peleg Arnold. However, as no candidate received a majority of the total votes cast as was required by Rhode Island law, the election was forwarded to the Rhode Island legislature. When the legislature was also unable to elect a Governor, it was decided that Democratic-Republican Lieutenant Governor-elect Isaac Wilbour would serve out the term as Acting Governor.
The 1873 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 2 April 1873 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Republican nominee Henry Howard defeated Democratic nominee Benjamin G. Chace.
The 1874 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 1 April 1874 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Republican Governor Henry Howard won re-election against Democratic nominee Lyman Pierce.
