1838 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1838 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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Nominee William Sprague John Brown Francis
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 3,984 3,504
Percentage 52.51% 46.18%

County results
Sprague:      50–60%      60–70%
Francis:      50–60%

Governor before election

John Brown Francis
Democratic

Elected Governor

William Sprague
Whig

The 1838 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 18, 1838.[1][2]

Incumbent Democratic governor John Brown Francis ran for election to a sixth term but was defeated by Whig nominee William Sprague.

  1. ^ "The Election". Herald of the times. Newport, R.I. March 29, 1838. p. 2. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
  2. ^ "The Elections". Richmond enquirer. Richmond, Va. April 7, 1838. p. 2. Retrieved October 19, 2021.