1807 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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1807 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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Nominee James Fenner Seth Wheaton
Party Democratic-Republican Federalist
Popular vote2,5641,268
Percentage65.90%32.59%
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County results
Fenner:      50–60%     60–70%     80–90%
Wheaton:      60–70%
Governor before election

Isaac Wilbour
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

James Fenner
Democratic-Republican

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]

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General election

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

Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1807
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic-Republican James Fenner 2,564 65.90
Federalist Seth Wheaton1,26832.59
Scattering591.51
Total votes3,891 100.00
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.
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