1847 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1847 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 7, 1847.

1847 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
April 7, 1847
 
Nominee Elisha Harris Olney Ballou
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 6,300 4,350
Percentage 55.30% 38.18%
Governor before election

Byron Diman
Law and Order

 Elected Governor

Elisha Harris
Whig

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Incumbent Law and Order Governor Byron Diman did not run for re-election. Whig nominee Elisha Harris defeated Democratic nominee Olney Ballou.

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