1858 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1858 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 7, 1858.

Incumbent Republican Governor Elisha Dyer beat Democratic nominee Elisha R. Potter with 68.91% of the vote.

Candidates

 * Elisha R. Potter, Democratic, former U.S. Representative, former State commissioner of public schools
 * Elisha Dyer, Republican, incumbent Governor

Declined

 * Alexander Duncan, Democratic