1858 Rhode Island gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1858 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Country:Rhode Island
Flag Year:1858
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1857 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1857
Next Election:1859 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Next Year:1859
Election Date:April 7, 1858
Nominee1:Elisha Dyer
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:7,934
Percentage1:68.91%
Nominee2:Elisha R. Potter
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:3,572
Percentage2:31.02%
Map Size:200px
Governor
Before Election:Elisha Dyer
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Elisha Dyer
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1858 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 7, 1858.[1]

Incumbent Republican Governor Elisha Dyer beat Democratic nominee Elisha R. Potter with 68.91% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Declined

Results

Notes and References

  1. News: . April 7, 1858 . The Rhode Island election . The New York herald . 4 . New York, N.Y. . 7 March 2022.
  2. News: . March 25, 1858 . Political Summary . The national era . 47 . Washington, D.C. . 7 March 2022.
  3. News: . April 3, 1858 . Rhode Island Democratic state ticket . The New York herald . 5 . New York, N.Y. . 7 March 2022.