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The 1855 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 4 April 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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On election day, 4 April 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 26 May 1855.[2]
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 |
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