1808 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1808 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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Nominee James Fenner Party Democratic-Republican Percentage 100.00%

County results Fenner:      90–100%

Governor before election James Fenner Democratic-Republican Elected Governor James Fenner Democratic-Republican

The 1808 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 6 April 1808 in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor James Fenner won re-election as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election are unknown.^[1]

General election

On election day, 6 April 1808, incumbent Democratic-Republican governor James Fenner won re-election as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Fenner was sworn in for his second term on 1 May 1808.^[2]

Results

Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1808

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic-Republican	James Fenner (incumbent)		100.00
Total votes				100.00
	Democratic-Republican hold

References

1. "James Fenner". National Governors Association. January 2019. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
2. "RI Governor". ourcampaigns.com. June 6, 2005. Retrieved April 5, 2024.