1845 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1845 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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Nominee Charles Jackson James Fenner Party Liberation Law and Order Popular vote 8,007 7,795 Percentage 50.48% 49.14%

County results Jackson:      50–60% Fenner:      50–60%     60–70%     70–80%

Governor before election James Fenner Law and Order Elected Governor Charles Jackson Liberation

The 1845 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 2 April 1845 in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Liberation nominee and former speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives Charles Jackson defeated incumbent Law and Order Governor James Fenner. ^[1]

General election

On election day, 2 April 1845, Liberation nominee Charles Jackson won the election by a margin of 212 votes against his opponent incumbent Law and Order Governor James Fenner, thereby gaining Liberation control over the office of governor. Jackson was sworn in as the 18th governor of Rhode Island on 6 May 1845.

Results

Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1845 ^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Liberation	Charles Jackson	8,007	50.48
	Law and Order	James Fenner (incumbent)	7,795	49.14
		Scattering	61	0.38
Total votes			15,863	100.00
	Liberation gain from Law and Order

References

1. "James Fenner". National Governors Association . Retrieved April 5, 2024.
2. Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776–1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland and Company. p. 235.