1790 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1790 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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Nominee Arthur Fenner John Collins Party Anti-Federalist Independent Percentage 100.00% 0.00%

County results Fenner:      90–100%

Governor before election John Collins Independent Elected Governor Arthur Fenner Anti-Federalist

The 1790 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 7 April 1790 in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Anti-Federalist candidate Arthur Fenner defeated incumbent Independent governor John Collins. The exact number of votes cast in this election are unknown. ^[1]

General election

On election day, 7 April 1790, Anti-Federalist candidate Arthur Fenner won the election against his opponent incumbent Independent governor John Collins, thereby gaining Anti-Federalist control over the office of governor. Fenner was sworn in as the 4th governor of Rhode Island on 5 May 1790. ^[2]

Results

Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1790

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Anti-Federalist	Arthur Fenner		100.00
	Independent	John Collins (incumbent)		0.00
Total votes				100.00
	Anti-Federalist gain from Independent

References

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