1840 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1840 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 15, 1840.

1840 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

April 15, 1840
 
Nominee Samuel Ward King Thomas F. Carpenter
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 4,797 3,418
Percentage 57.91% 41.27%

Governor before election

Samuel Ward King (acting)
Whig

Elected Governor

Samuel Ward King
Whig

Incumbent Whig acting Governor Samuel Ward King won election in his own right, defeating Democratic nominee Thomas F. Carpenter.

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