1797 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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The 1797 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 5 April 1797 in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Arthur Fenner won re-election as he ran unopposed.[1]
General election
[edit]On election day, 5 April 1797, incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Arthur Fenner won re-election as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Fenner was sworn in for his eight term on 5 May 1797.[2]
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic-Republican | Arthur Fenner (incumbent) | 1,204 | 100.00 | |
Total votes | 1,204 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic-Republican hold |
References
[edit]- ^ "Arthur Fenner". National Governors Association. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "RI Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 5 June 2005. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
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