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The1839 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 17, 1839.[1][2]
IncumbentWhiggovernorWilliam Sprague ran for re-election for a second term againstDemocratic nomineeNathaniel Bullock and Liberal nomineeTristram Burges.
Since no candidate received a majority in the popular vote, thesenior senator,Samuel Ward King, acted as governor for the term.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | William Sprague (incumbent) | 2,908 | 47.11% | ||
| Democratic | Nathaniel Bullock | 2,771 | 44.89% | ||
| Liberal Party | Tristram Burges | 457 | 7.40% | ||
| Scattering | 37 | 0.60% | |||
| Majority | 137 | 2.22% | |||
| Turnout | 6,173 | ||||
| Whighold | Swing | ||||
