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The 1872 Rhode Island gubernatorial election took place on April 3, 1872 in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island.[1] Republican candidate and incumbent governor Seth Padelford won his fourth and final one-year term as governor[2] against Democratic candidate Olney Arnold.[3]
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Republican | Seth Padelford | 9,463 | 53.25 | |
Democratic | Olney Arnold | 8,308 | 46.75 | |
Total votes | 17,771 | 100.00 | ||
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