The 1871 Rhode Island gubernatorial election took place on April 7, 1871 in order to elect the
governor of Rhode Island.[1]Republican candidate and incumbent governor
Seth Padelford won his third one-year term as governor[2] against
Democratic candidate Thomas Steere.[3]
The 1871 Rhode Island gubernatorial election took place on April 7, 1871 in order to elect the
governor of Rhode Island.[1]Republican candidate and incumbent governor
Seth Padelford won his third one-year term as governor[2] against
Democratic candidate Thomas Steere.[3]