1871 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1871 Rhode Island gubernatorial election took place on April 7, 1871 in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island.[1] Republican candidate and incumbent governor Seth Padelford won his third one-year term as governor[2] against Democratic candidate Thomas Steere.[3]

1871 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
← 1870April 7, 18711872 →
 
NomineeSeth PadelfordThomas Steere
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote8,7215,347
Percentage61.99%38.01%

Governor before election

Seth Padelford
Republican

Elected Governor

Seth Padelford
Republican

Candidates

Republican Party

Democratic Party

  • Thomas Steere was the Democratic nominee.[3]

Election

Statewide

1871 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanSeth Padelford8,72161.99
DemocraticThomas Steere5,34738.01
Total votes14,068 100.00
Republican hold

References