1840 Rhode Island gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1840 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Country:Rhode Island
Flag Year:1837
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1839 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1839
Next Election:1841 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Next Year:1841
Election Date:April 15, 1840
Nominee1:Samuel Ward King
Party1:Whig Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:4,797
Percentage1:57.91%
Nominee2:Thomas F. Carpenter
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:3,418
Percentage2:41.27%
Map Size:200px
Governor
Before Election:Samuel Ward King (acting)
Before Party:Whig Party (United States)
After Election:Samuel Ward King
After Party:Whig Party (United States)

The 1840 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 15, 1840.[1] [2]

Incumbent Whig acting Governor Samuel Ward King won election in his own right, defeating Democratic nominee Thomas F. Carpenter.

General election

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. News: . April 16, 1840 . State Election . Herald of the times . Newport, R.I. . 3 . 21 October 2021 .
  2. News: . April 23, 1840 . Rhode Island . Virginia free press . Charlestown, Va. . 2 . 21 October 2021 .
  3. Book: Caranci, Paul F. . 2013 . The Hanging and Redemption of John Gordon . Charleston, SC . The History Press . 7 . 978-1-60949-868-9 .