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County results King: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Carpenter: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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Elections in Rhode Island |
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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.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Whig | Samuel Ward King (incumbent) | 4,797 | 57.91% | ||
Democratic | Thomas F. Carpenter | 3,418 | 41.27% | ||
Scattering | 68 | 0.82% | |||
Majority | 1,379 | 16.65% | |||
Turnout | 8,283 | ||||
Whig hold | Swing |
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County results King: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Carpenter: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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Elections in Rhode Island |
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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.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Whig | Samuel Ward King (incumbent) | 4,797 | 57.91% | ||
Democratic | Thomas F. Carpenter | 3,418 | 41.27% | ||
Scattering | 68 | 0.82% | |||
Majority | 1,379 | 16.65% | |||
Turnout | 8,283 | ||||
Whig hold | Swing |