1876 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1876 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1876. Incumbent Republican Governor Henry Lippitt defeated Prohibition Party nominee Albert C. Howard and Democratic nominee William B. Beach.

1876 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
April 5, 1876
 
Nominee Henry Lippitt Albert C. Howard William B. Beach
Party Republican Prohibition Democratic
Electoral vote 74 29
Popular vote 8,689 6,733 3,599
Percentage 45.64% 35.37% 18.91%
Governor before election

Henry Lippitt
Republican

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Henry Lippitt
Republican

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Since no candidate received a majority in the popular vote, Lippitt was elected by the Rhode Island General Assembly per the state constitution.

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