1862 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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The 1862 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 2 April 1862 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Unionist Governor William Sprague IV won re-election as he ran unopposed.[1]
General election
On election day, 2 April 1862, incumbent Unionist Governor William Sprague IV won re-election as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Unionist control over the office of Governor. Sprague was sworn in for his third term on 5 May 1862.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unionist | William Sprague IV (incumbent) | 11,195 | 99.42 | |
| Scattering | 65 | 0.58 | ||
| Total votes | 11,260 | 100.00 | ||
| Unionist hold | ||||
References
- ^ "William Sprague". National Governors Association. January 2019. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "RI Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 23 January 2011. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
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