1807 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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County results Fenner: 50–60% 60–70% 80–90% Wheaton: 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 1807 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 1 April 1807 in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Democratic-Republican nominee and incumbent United States senator from Rhode Island James Fenner defeated Federalist nominee Seth Wheaton.[1]
General election
[edit]On election day, 1 April 1807, Democratic-Republican nominee James Fenner won the election by a margin of 1,296 votes against his opponent Federalist nominee Seth Wheaton, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Fenner was sworn in as the 7th governor of Rhode Island on 6 May 1807.[2]
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic-Republican | James Fenner | 2,564 | 65.90 | |
Federalist | Seth Wheaton | 1,268 | 32.59 | |
Scattering | 59 | 1.51 | ||
Total votes | 3,891 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic-Republican hold |
References
[edit]- ^ "James Fenner". National Governors Association. January 2019. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "RI Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 6 June 2005. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
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