The 1821 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was an election held on April 18, 1821, to elect the governor of Rhode Island. William C. Gibbs, the Democratic-Republican nominee, beat Samuel W. Bridgham, the Federalist candidate, with 56.97% of the vote.
General election
Candidates William C. Gibbs, member of the Rhode Island General Assembly 1816–1820. Samuel W. Bridgham, Attorney General of Rhode Island 1814–1817.
Results
County results
+ CountyWilliam Gibbs Democratic-RepublicanSamuel Bridgham FederalistWrite-ins Various Total votes#%#%#%Bristol 184 50.0% 184 50.0% 0 0.0% 368Kent 426 47.9% 463 52.1% 0 0.0% 889Newport 1,021 81.5% 231 18.5% 0 0.0% 1,252Providence 1,459 54.2% 1,234 45.8% 0 0.0% 2,693Washington 700 50.4% 689 49.6% 0 0.0% 1,389Totals3,79056.9%2,80142.2%620.9%6,653
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