Americus V. Potter

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Rhode Island
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1855–1857
Career timeline
0-3
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Potter15,183
Opponents30,586
3
Elections run

Between 1855 and 1857, Americus V. Potter ran in 3 governor elections, losing all 3. Potter's biggest single-election total was 7,131 votes, in the 1856 governor election in Rhode Island.

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How many votes has Americus V. Potter received?

Americus V. Potter has received 15,183 popular votes across 3 U.S. elections, with a career record of 0–3.

Election history

Americus V. Potter’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1857GovernorRhode IslandLost5,32335.65%Elisha Dyer Jr.
1856GovernorRhode IslandLost7,13141.89%William W. Hoppin (head-to-head)
1855GovernorRhode IslandLost2,72919.61%William W. Hoppin (head-to-head)
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.