1855 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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The 1855 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 4, 1855, in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Whig governor William W. Hoppin won re-election against Democratic nominee Americus V. Potter.[1]
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April 4, 1855
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 County results Hoppin: 70â80% 80â90% 90â100% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
On election day, April 4, 1855, incumbent Whig governor William W. Hoppin won re-election by a margin of 8,401 votes against his Democratic opponent Americus V. Potter, thereby retaining Whig control over the office of governor. Hoppin was sworn in for his second term on May 26, 1855.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Whig | William W. Hoppin (incumbent) | 11,130 | 79.97 | |
| Democratic | Americus V. Potter | 2,729 | 19.61 | |
| Scattering | 59 | 0.42 | ||
| Total votes | 13,918 | 100.00 | ||
| Whig hold | ||||