1877 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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The 1877 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 4, 1877. Republican nominee Charles C. Van Zandt defeated Democratic nominee Jerothmul B. Barnaby with 50.93% of the vote.
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April 4, 1877
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 County results Zandt: 50â60% 60â70% Barnaby: 50â60% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Charles C. Van Zandt, Republican
- Jerothmul B. Barnaby, Democratic
Other candidates
- William Foster Jr., Greenback
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Charles C. Van Zandt | 12,455 | 50.93% | ||
| Democratic | Jerothmul B. Barnaby | 11,783 | 48.18% | ||
| Greenback | William Foster Jr. | 77 | 0.31% | ||
| Others | Others | 141 | 0.58% | ||
| Majority | 672 | 2.75% | |||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
