1856 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1856 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
April 2, 1856
 
Nominee William W. Hoppin Americus V. Potter
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 9,865 7,131
Percentage 57.95% 41.89%
County results
Hoppin:      50–60%      60–70%
Governor before election

William W. Hoppin
Republican

Elected Governor

William W. Hoppin
Republican

The 1856 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 2, 1856, in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Republican governor William W. Hoppin won re-election against Democratic nominee Americus V. Potter in a rematch from the 1855 Rhode Island gubernatorial election.

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