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The1855 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 4 April 1855 in order to elect thegovernor of Rhode Island. IncumbentWhiggovernorWilliam W. Hoppin won re-election againstDemocratic nomineeAmericus V. Potter.[1]
On election day, 4 April 1855, incumbentWhiggovernorWilliam W. Hoppin won re-election by a margin of 8,401 votes against hisDemocratic opponentAmericus V. Potter, thereby retaining Whig control over the office of governor. Hoppin was sworn in for his second term on 26 May 1855.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Whig | William W. Hoppin (incumbent) | 11,130 | 79.97 | |
| Democratic | Americus V. Potter | 2,729 | 19.61 | |
| Scattering | 59 | 0.42 | ||
| Total votes | 13,918 | 100.00 | ||
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