1857 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1857 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
April 1, 1857
 
Nominee Elisha Dyer Americus V. Potter
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 9,591 5,323
Percentage 64.23% 35.65%
County results
Dyer:      50–60%      60–70%
Governor before election

William W. Hoppin
Republican

Elected Governor

Elisha Dyer
Republican

The 1857 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1857, in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Republican nominee Elisha Dyer defeated Democratic nominee Americus V. Potter.

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