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1811 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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1811 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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Nominee William Jones James Fenner
Party Federalist Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 3,885 3,651
Percentage 51.13% 48.05%

County results
Jones:      50–60%
Fenner:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

James Fenner
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

William Jones
Federalist

The 1811 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 3 April 1811 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Federalist nominee William Jones defeated incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor James Fenner.[1]

General election

On election day, 3 April 1811, Federalist nominee William Jones won the election by a margin of 234 votes against his opponent incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor James Fenner, thereby gaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Jones was sworn in as the 8th Governor of Rhode Island on 1 May 1811.[2]

Results

Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1811
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist William Jones 3,885 51.13
Democratic-Republican James Fenner (incumbent) 3,651 48.05
Scattering 62 0.82
Total votes 7,704 100.00
Federalist gain from Democratic-Republican

References

  1. ^ "William Jones". National Governors Association. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  2. ^ "RI Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 6 June 2005. Retrieved 5 April 2024.