On election day, 4 April 1855, incumbent
WhigGovernorWilliam W. Hoppin won re-election by a margin of 8,401 votes against his
Democratic opponent
Americus V. Potter, thereby retaining Whig control over the office of Governor. Hoppin was sworn in for his second term on 26 May 1855.[2]
On election day, 4 April 1855, incumbent
WhigGovernorWilliam W. Hoppin won re-election by a margin of 8,401 votes against his
Democratic opponent
Americus V. Potter, thereby retaining Whig control over the office of Governor. Hoppin was sworn in for his second term on 26 May 1855.[2]