1878 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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1878 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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  1877 April 3, 1878 1879  
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Nominee Charles C. Van Zandt Isaac Lawrence
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote11,4547,639
Percentage58.12%38.76%

1878 Rhode Island gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Zandt:      50–60%     60–70%

Governor before election

Charles C. Van Zandt
Republican

Elected Governor

Charles C. Van Zandt
Republican

The 1878 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 3, 1878. Incumbent Republican Charles C. Van Zandt defeated Democratic nominee Isaac Lawrence with 58.12% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1878 Rhode Island gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Charles C. Van Zandt (incumbent) 11,454 58.12%
Democratic Isaac Lawrence7,63938.76%
Greenback William Foster Jr.5902.99%
Majority3,815
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

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