1856 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1856 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
2 April 1856
 
Nominee William W. Hoppin Americus V. Potter
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 9,865 7,131
Percentage 57.95% 41.89%
County results
Hoppin:      50–60%      60–70%
Governor before election

William W. Hoppin
Republican

 Elected Governor

William W. Hoppin
Republican

The 1856 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 2 April 1856 in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Republican governor William W. Hoppin won re-election against Democratic nominee Americus V. Potter in a rematch from the 1855 Rhode Island gubernatorial election.

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