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The 1859 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1859.[1]
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County results Turner: 60–70% 70–80% | |||||||||||||||||
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Incumbent Republican governor Elisha Dyer declined to stand for re-election.[2][3]
Republican nominee Thomas G. Turner beat Democratic nominee Elisha R. Potter with 71.52% of the vote.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Thomas G. Turner | 8,938 | 71.52% | ||
Democratic | Elisha R. Potter | 3,536 | 28.29% | ||
Scattering | 24 | 0.19% | |||
Majority | 5,402 | 43.23% | |||
Turnout | 12,498 | ||||
Republican hold | Swing |
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