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The 1878 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 3, 1878. Incumbent Republican Charles C. Van Zandt defeated Democratic nominee Isaac Lawrence with 58.12% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Charles C. Van Zandt, Republican
- Isaac Lawrence, Democratic
Other candidates
- William Foster Jr., Greenback
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Charles C. Van Zandt (incumbent) | 11,454 | 58.12% | ||
| Democratic | Isaac Lawrence | 7,639 | 38.76% | ||
| Greenback | William Foster Jr. | 590 | 2.99% | ||
| Majority | 3,815 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ Moore, John Leo (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9780871879967. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
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