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.