1823 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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

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.

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.