1858 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1858 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

April 7, 1858
 
Nominee Elisha Dyer Elisha R. Potter
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 7,934 3,572
Percentage 68.91% 31.02%

County results
Dyer:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Elisha Dyer
Republican

Elected Governor

Elisha Dyer
Republican

The 1858 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 7, 1858.

Incumbent Republican governor Elisha Dyer beat Democratic nominee Elisha R. Potter with 68.91% of the vote.