Edward Harris

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Rhode Island
Party
Equal Rights
On the ballot
1849–1865
0-5
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Harris2,154
Opponents53,606
5
Elections run

Between 1849 and 1865, Edward Harris ran in 5 governor elections, losing all 5. Harris's biggest single-election total was 773 votes, in the 1850 governor election in Rhode Island.

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How many votes has Edward Harris received?

Edward Harris has received 2,154 popular votes across 5 U.S. elections, with a career record of 0–5.

Election history

Edward Harris’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1865GovernorRhode IslandLost1971.79%James Y. Smith
1853GovernorRhode IslandLost5422.82%Philip Allen (head-to-head)
William W. Hoppin
1851GovernorRhode IslandLost1841.39%Philip Allen (head-to-head)
Josiah Chapin
1850GovernorRhode IslandLost77316.89%Henry B. Anthony (head-to-head)
1849GovernorRhode IslandLost4585.32%Henry B. Anthony (head-to-head)
Adnah Sackett
Cite this profile. PolitiFinder, “Edward Harris: election history & vote totals.” https://politifinder.com/p/edward-harris. Accessed [date].

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.