1855 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1855 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
4 April 1855
 
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

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.

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