Election Name: | 1848 Rhode Island gubernatorial election |
Country: | Rhode Island |
Flag Year: | 1847 |
Type: | Presidential |
Ongoing: | no |
Previous Election: | 1847 Rhode Island gubernatorial election |
Previous Year: | 1847 |
Next Election: | 1849 Rhode Island gubernatorial election |
Next Year: | 1849 |
Election Date: | April 5, 1848 |
Nominee1: | Elisha Harris |
Party1: | Whig Party (United States) |
Popular Vote1: | 5,695 |
Percentage1: | 58.02% |
Nominee2: | Adnah Sackett |
Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
Popular Vote2: | 3,683 |
Percentage2: | 37.52% |
Map Size: | 200px |
Governor | |
Before Election: | Elisha Harris |
Before Party: | Whig Party (United States) |
After Election: | Elisha Harris |
After Party: | Whig Party (United States) |
The 1848 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1848.[1]
Incumbent Whig Governor Elisha Harris won re-election to a second term, defeating Democratic nominee Adnah Sackett.