The 1818 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was an election held on April 15, 1818, to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Nehemiah Rice Knight, the incumbent governor and Democratic-Republican nominee, beat Elisha Reynolds Potter, the Federalist candidate with 53.60% of the vote.
General election
Candidates Nehemiah Rice Knight, the incumbent governor since 1817. Elisha R. Potter, member of the US House of Representatives for Rhode Island 1809–1815.
Results
County results +CountyNehamiah Knight Democratic-RepublicanElisha Potter FederalistTotal votes#%#%Bristol26155.3%21144.7%472Kent60149.3%61750.7%1,218Newport77438.5%1,22861.5%2,002Providence2,10870.9%86629.1%2,974Washington76544.0%97356.0%1,738Totals4,50953.7%3,89546.3%8,404
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