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1855 Rhode Island Gubernatorial Election

Rhode Island · 2 candidates · See every 1855 Governor race

Who won the 1855 Rhode Island Gubernatorial Election?

William W. Hoppin won the 1855 Rhode Island Gubernatorial Election. William W. Hoppin received 11,130 popular votes (79.97%). The main challenger was Americus V. Potter (19.61%).

See the full head-to-head between Hoppin and Potter

Hoppin +60.4 pts · won by 8,401 votes
William W. HoppinWhig PartyWINNER79.97%
11,130 votes
Americus V. PotterDemocratic19.61%
2,729 votes
Popular-vote totals for governor elections are compiled from official state results (via Wikipedia); Louisiana shows the decisive round of its jungle primary.

Data last verified July 28, 2026.