1823 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1823 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was an uncontested election held on April 16, 1823 to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. William C. Gibbs, the Democratic-Republican nominee, was the only candidate and so won with 100% of the vote.

1823 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

← 1822 April 16, 1823[1][2] 1824 →
 
Nominee William C. Gibbs
Party Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 1,647
Percentage 100%

Governor before election

William C. Gibbs
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

William C. Gibbs
Democratic-Republican

General election edit

Candidates edit

  • William C. Gibbs, Governor since 1821.[3]

Results edit

1823 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[4]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic-Republican William C. Gibbs (incumbent) 1,647 100%
Majority 1,647 100%
Democratic-Republican hold Swing

References edit

  1. ^ "We made a mistake in our last paper". The Rhode-Island Republican. Newport, R.I. April 9, 1823. p. 3. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
  2. ^ "This Day". The Rhode-Island Republican. Newport, R.I. April 16, 1823. p. 2. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
  3. ^ "Gibbs, William C." Our Campaigns. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  4. ^ "RI Governor". Our Campaigns. Retrieved July 8, 2020.