Rhode Island gubernatorial election
1842 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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| | | Nominee | Samuel Ward King | Thomas F. Carpenter | | Party | Whig | Democratic | Popular vote | 4,864 | 2,281 | Percentage | 68.08% | 31.92% | |
Governor before election Samuel Ward King Whig | Elected Governor Samuel Ward King Whig | |
The 1842 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 6 April 1842 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Whig Governor Samuel Ward King won re-election against Democratic nominee Thomas F. Carpenter in a rematch of the 1840 election.[1]
General election
On election day, 6 April 1842, incumbent Whig Governor Samuel Ward King won re-election by a margin of 2,583 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Thomas F. Carpenter, thereby retaining Whig control over the office of Governor. King was sworn in for his fourth term on 2 May 1842.[2]
Results
Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1842 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Whig | Samuel Ward King (incumbent) | 4,864 | 68.08 |
| Democratic | Thomas F. Carpenter | 2,281 | 31.92 |
| | Scattering | 4 | 0.05 |
Total votes | 7,321 | 100.00 |
| Whig hold |
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