1867 Rhode Island gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1867 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Country:Rhode Island
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1866 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1866
Next Election:1868 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Next Year:1868
Election Date:3 April 1867
Nominee1:Ambrose Burnside
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:7,372
Percentage1:69.84%
Nominee2:Lyman Pierce
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:3,178
Percentage2:30.11%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:Ambrose Burnside
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Ambrose Burnside
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1867 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 3 April 1867 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Republican Governor Ambrose Burnside won re-election against Democratic nominee Lyman Pierce in a rematch of the previous election.[1]

General election

On election day, 3 April 1867, incumbent Republican Governor Ambrose Burnside won re-election by a margin of 4,194 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Lyman Pierce, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Burnside was sworn in for his second term on 4 May 1867.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ambrose Burnside . 7 April 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: RI Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 26 July 2005 . 7 April 2024.