1883 Rhode Island gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1883 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Country:Rhode Island
Flag Year:1882
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1882 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1882
Next Election:1884 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Next Year:1884
Election Date:April 4, 1883
Nominee1:Augustus O. Bourn
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:13,078
Percentage1:54.48%
Nominee2:William Sprague IV
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:10,201
Percentage2:42.50%
Governor
Before Election:Alfred H. Littlefield
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Augustus O. Bourn
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1883 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 4, 1883. Republican nominee Augustus O. Bourn defeated Democratic nominee William Sprague IV with 54.48% of the vote.

General election

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