1859 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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

1859 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

April 6, 1859
 
Nominee Thomas G. Turner Elisha R. Potter
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 8,938 3,536
Percentage 71.52% 28.29%

Governor before election

Elisha Dyer
Republican

Elected Governor

Thomas G. Turner
Republican

Incumbent Republican Governor Elisha Dyer declined to stand for re-election.

Republican nominee Thomas G. Turner beat Democratic nominee Elisha R. Potter with 71.52% of the vote.

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