The 1859 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1859.
Incumbent Republican governor Elisha Dyer declined to stand for re-election.
Republican nominee Thomas G. Turner beat Democratic nominee Elisha R. Potter with 71.52% of the vote.
General election Candidates Elisha R. Potter, Democratic, former U.S. representative, former State commissioner of public schools, Democratic candidate for governor in 1858 Thomas G. Turner, Republican, incumbent lieutenant governor
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