Governor Election Ballot, Democratic Ticket

Democratic Ticket – In 1857 the Republicans and American Parties united on a state ticket headed by Gov. Hoppin with the exception of the candidate for lieutenant governor. Hoppin declined re-nomination and Elisha Dyer took his place. The Republicans nominated Thomas Turner for lieutenant governor and the Americans selected Stephan Mason. The Democrats again nominated Americus Potter. Dyer was elected governor but there was no choice for lieutenant governor; however Turner was selected to office by the General Assembly. 12.1 cm X 7.1 cm

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Original record: Governor Election Ballot, Democratic Ticket
Collection: University of Rhode Island: Rhode Island Election Ballots
Date(s): 1857
Usage: This item is in the public domain and may be freely re-used.
Rights Statement: No Copyright - United States
Subject(s): Election Ballot, Democratic
Elisha Dyer
General Assembly
Humanities and Social Sciences
Rhode Island, United States (state)
Turner

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