1812 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1812 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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Nominee William Jones James Fenner Party Federalist Democratic-Republican Popular vote 4,122 3,874 Percentage 51.45% 48.36%

County results Jones:      50–60% Fenner:      50–60%

Governor before election William Jones Federalist Elected Governor William Jones Federalist

The 1812 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 1 April 1812 in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Federalist governor William Jones won re-election against former Democratic-Republican governor James Fenner in a rematch of the previous election. ^[1]

General election

On election day, 1 April 1812, incumbent Federalist governor William Jones won re-election by a margin of 248 votes against his opponent former Democratic-Republican governor James Fenner, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of governor. Jones was sworn in for his second term on 7 May 1812. ^[2]

Results

Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1812

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Federalist	William Jones (incumbent)	4,122	51.45
	Democratic-Republican	James Fenner	3,874	48.36
		Scattering	15	0.19
Total votes			8,011	100.00
	Federalist hold

References

1. "William Jones". National Governors Association . Retrieved April 5, 2024.
2. "RI Governor". ourcampaigns.com. June 6, 2005. Retrieved April 5, 2024.