1872 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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The 1872 Rhode Island gubernatorial election took place on April 3, 1872 in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island.[1] Republican candidate and incumbent governor Seth Padelford won his fourth and final one-year term as governor[2] against Democratic candidate Olney Arnold.[3]
Candidates
Republican Party
- Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island from 1863 to 1865 under James Y. Smith.[2]
Democratic Party
- Olney Arnold (not to be confused with Rhode Island Militia for the American Civil War, and was promoted to major general. He was well-regarded by the veterans of the state for his service.[4]
Election
Statewide
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Seth Padelford | 9,463 | 53.25 | |
Democratic | Olney Arnold | 8,308 | 46.75 | |
Total votes | 17,771 | 100.00 | ||
Republican hold |
References
- ^ ISBN 9780786456468.
- ^ a b "Seth Padelford". National Governors Association. 1 January 2019. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ "Rhode Island Election | The State all Right!". Newport Daily News. 4 April 1872. p. 2. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ Bayles, Richard M., ed. (1891). History of Providence County, Rhode Island, Volume II (PDF). New York, NY, USA: W. W. Preston & Co. pp. 102โ104. Retrieved 30 March 2024.