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County results Padelford: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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The1870 Rhode Island gubernatorial election took place on April 6, 1870, in order to elect thegovernor of Rhode Island.[1]Republican candidate and incumbent governorSeth Padelford won his second one-year term as governor[2] overDemocratic candidate Lyman Pierce.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Seth Padelford | 10,337 | 62.15 | |
| Democratic | Lyman Pierce | 6,295 | 37.85 | |
| Total votes | 16,632 | 100.00 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||