1853 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1853 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 6 April 1853 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Democratic Governor Philip Allen won re-election against Whig nominee William W. Hoppin and Free Soil nominee Edward Harris.^[1]

General election

On election day, 6 April 1853, incumbent Democratic Governor Philip Allen won re-election by a margin of 2,243 votes against his foremost opponent William W. Hoppin, thereby keeping democratic control over the office of Governor. Free Soil nominee Edward Harris also was unable to be elected as Governor for the fourth time, after his election losses in the gubernatorial elections of 1849, 1850 and 1851. Allen was sworn in for his third term on 6 May 1853.^[2]

Results

Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1853
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Philip Allen (incumbent)	10,471	54.40
	Whig	William W. Hoppin	8,228	42.75
	Free Soil	Edward Harris	542	2.82
	Scattering		7	0.03
Total votes			19,248	100.00
	Democratic hold

References

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