Senator Election Ballot: Rhode Island Ticket

1843 Rhode Island Ticket – In 1842 opposing the views of the reform minded element of the Democratic party lead by Thomas Dorr was a coalition of Whigs and conservative Democrats commonly referred to as “Law & Order”. The term “Law & Order” remained in use until late into the 1840”s. This local “Law & Order” ticket is from Warwick and was headed by former governor John Brown Francis. All candidates on the ticket were elected to office. 14.3 cm X 11.4 cm

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Original record: Senator Election Ballot: Rhode Island Ticket
Collection: University of Rhode Island: Rhode Island Election Ballots
Date(s): 1843
Usage: This item is in the public domain and may be freely re-used.
Rights Statement: No Copyright - United States
Subject(s): Election Ballot
Humanities and Social Sciences
John Brown Francis
Rhode Island, United States (state)
Thomas Dorr

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