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The 1871 Rhode Island gubernatorial election took place on April 7, 1871 in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island.[1] Republican candidate and incumbent governor Seth Padelford won his third one-year term as governor[2] against Democratic candidate Thomas Steere.[3]
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Republican | Seth Padelford | 8,721 | 61.99 | |
Democratic | Thomas Steere | 5,347 | 38.01 | |
Total votes | 14,068 | 100.00 | ||
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