1855 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1855 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 4 April 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.^[1]

1855 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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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

General election

On election day, 4 April 1855, incumbent Whig governor William W. Hoppin won re-election by a margin of 8,401 votes against his Democratic opponent Americus V. Potter, thereby retaining Whig control over the office of governor. Hoppin was sworn in for his second term on 26 May 1855.^[2]

Results

Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1855

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Whig	William W. Hoppin (incumbent)	11,130	79.97
	Democratic	Americus V. Potter	2,729	19.61
	Scattering		59	0.42
Total votes			13,918	100.00
	Whig hold