Governor Representative Ballot: Democratic, Republican, and Farmers' Prox.

1840 Democratic Republican and Farmers’ Prox – The Democrats initially nominated John Brown Francis for governor. After he refused the position Thomas Carpenter lead the Democratic ticket; however, he lost to Whig candidate Samuel Ward King. 19.2 cm X 15.8 cm

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Original record: Governor Representative Ballot: Democratic, Republican, and Farmers' Prox.
Collection: University of Rhode Island: Rhode Island Election Ballots
Date(s): 1840
Usage: This item is in the public domain and may be freely re-used.
Rights Statement: No Copyright - United States
Subject(s): Farmers' Prox
Humanities and Social Sciences
John Brown Francis
Rhode Island, United States (state)
Samuel Ward King
Whig

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