1859 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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The 1859 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1859.[1]
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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.