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The1847 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 7, 1847.[1]
IncumbentLaw and OrderGovernorByron Diman did not run for re-election.Whig nomineeElisha Harris defeatedDemocratic nominee Olney Ballou.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | Elisha Harris | 6,300 | 55.30% | ||
| Democratic | Olney Ballou | 4,350 | 38.18% | ||
| Scattering | 743 | 6.52% | |||
| Majority | 1,950 | 17.12% | |||
| Turnout | 11,393 | ||||
| Whiggain fromLaw and Order | Swing | ||||
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