1821 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1821 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was an election held on April 4, 1821 to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. William C. Gibbs, the Democratic-Republican nominee, beat Samuel W. Bridgham, the Federalist candidate, with 56.97% of the vote.

1821 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
April 4, 1821
 
Nominee William C. Gibbs Samuel W. Bridgham
Party Democratic-Republican Federalist
Popular vote 3,790 2,801
Percentage 56.97% 42.10%
Governor before election

Edward Wilcox
Democratic-Republican

 Elected Governor

William C. Gibbs
Democratic-Republican

General election
Elections in Rhode Island

Candidates

Results
1821 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic-Republican William C. Gibbs 3,790 56.97%
Federalist Samuel W. Bridgham 2,801 42.10%
Independent Write-in candidates 62 0.93%
Majority 989 14.87%
Democratic-Republican hold Swing


References
  1. "RI Governor". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
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