1857 Rhode Island gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1857 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1856 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1856
Next Election:1858 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Next Year:1858
Election Date:1 April 1857
Nominee1:Elisha Dyer
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:9,591
Percentage1:64.23%
Nominee2:Americus V. Potter
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:5,323
Percentage2:35.65%
Map Size:200px
Governor
Before Election:William W. Hoppin
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Elisha Dyer
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1857 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 1 April 1857 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Republican nominee Elisha Dyer defeated Democratic nominee Americus V. Potter.[1]

General election

The Democratic party nominated Americus V. Potter for a third consecutive time following his election losses in the 1855 and 1856 Rhode Island gubernatorial election. On election day, 1 April 1857, Republican nominee Elisha Dyer won the election by a margin of 4,268 votes against his Democratic opponent Americus V. Potter, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Dyer was sworn in as the 25th Governor of Rhode Island on 26 May 1857.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Governors Elisha & Elisha Jr. Dyer . riheritagehalloffame.com . 2007 . 10 May 2023.
  2. Web site: RI Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 6 June 2005 . 10 May 2023.