The 1858 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 7, 1858.
Incumbent Republican governor Elisha Dyer beat Democratic nominee Elisha R. Potter with 68.91% of the vote.
General election Candidates Elisha R. Potter, Democratic, former U.S. representative, former State commissioner of public schools Elisha Dyer, Republican, incumbent governor
Declined Alexander Duncan, Democratic
Results
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