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The1840 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 15, 1840.[1][2]
IncumbentWhig actinggovernorSamuel Ward King won election in his own right, defeatingDemocratic nominee Thomas F. Carpenter.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | Samuel Ward King (incumbent) | 4,797 | 57.91% | ||
| Democratic | Thomas F. Carpenter | 3,418 | 41.27% | ||
| Scattering | 68 | 0.82% | |||
| Majority | 1,379 | 16.65% | |||
| Turnout | 8,283 | ||||
| Whighold | Swing | ||||
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