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1797 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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1797 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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Nominee Arthur Fenner
Party Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 1,204
Percentage 100.00%

County results
Fenner:      90–100%

Governor before election

Arthur Fenner
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Arthur Fenner
Democratic-Republican

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

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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

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Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1797
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican Arthur Fenner (incumbent) 1,204 100.00
Total votes 1,204 100.00
Democratic-Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Arthur Fenner". National Governors Association. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  2. ^ "RI Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 5 June 2005. Retrieved 5 April 2024.