1859 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1859 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1859.

Incumbent Republican Governor Elisha Dyer declined to stand for re-election.

Republican nominee Thomas G. Turner beat Democratic nominee Elisha R. Potter with 71.52% of the vote.

Candidates

 * Elisha R. Potter, Democratic, former U.S. Representative, former State commissioner of public schools, Democratic candidate for Governor in 1858
 * Thomas G. Turner, Republican, incumbent Lieutenant Governor