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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]

Candidates

Republican Party

Democratic Party

  • Thomas Steere was the Democratic nominee.[3]

Election

Statewide

1871 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Seth Padelford 8,721 61.99
Democratic Thomas Steere 5,347 38.01
Total votes 14,068 100.00
Republican hold

References

  1. ^ a b Dubin, Michael J. (2014). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1861-1911 | The Official Results by State and County. McFarland. pp. 213–214. ISBN 9780786456468.
  2. ^ a b "Seth Padelford". National Governors Association. 1 January 2019. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Our Vote". Newport Daily News. 7 April 1871. p. 2. Retrieved 30 March 2024 – via Newspapers.com.