Governor Election Ballot, Democratic Ticket

Democratic Ticket – The American Republicans and the straight Republicans held separate conventions but finally ran a coalition ticket which was elected with little opposition. The Democrats initially nominated Alexander Duncan, a wealthy landholder, but he declined and Elsiha Potter was nominated. Dyer defeated Potter by more than a 2 to 1 margin. 11.7 cm X 7.2 cm

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Original record: Governor Election Ballot, Democratic Ticket
Collection: University of Rhode Island: Rhode Island Election Ballots
Date(s): 1858
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
Humanities and Social Sciences
Rhode Island, United States (state)

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