1855 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1855 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
April 4, 1855
 
Nominee William W. Hoppin Americus V. Potter
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 11,130 2,729
Percentage 79.97% 19.61%
County results
Hoppin:      70–80%      80–90%      90–100%
Governor before election

William W. Hoppin
Whig

Elected Governor

William W. Hoppin
Whig

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.

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