1864 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1864 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

← 1863 6 April 1864 1865 →
 
Nominee James Y. Smith George H. Browne Amos C. Barstow
Party Republican Democratic Independent Republican
Popular vote 8,840 7,302 1,339
Percentage 50.44% 41.67% 7.64%

County results
Smith:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Browne:      40–50%

Governor before election

James Y. Smith
Republican

Elected Governor

James Y. Smith
Republican

The 1864 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 6 April 1864 in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Republican governor James Y. Smith won re-election against Democratic nominee and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island's 2nd district George H. Browne and Independent Republican candidate and former Mayor of Providence Amos C. Barstow.[1]

General election

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On election day, 6 April 1864, incumbent Republican governor James Y. Smith won re-election by a margin of 1,538 votes against his foremost opponent Democratic nominee George H. Browne, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of governor. Smith was sworn in for his second term on 1 May 1864.[2]

Results

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Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1864
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican James Y. Smith (incumbent) 8,840 50.44
Democratic George H. Browne 7,302 41.67
Independent Republican Amos C. Barstow 1,339 7.64
Scattering 44 0.25
Total votes 17,525 100.00
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "James Youngs Smith". National Governors Association. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  2. ^ "RI Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 26 July 2005. Retrieved 7 April 2024.