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1808 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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1808 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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Nominee James Fenner
Party Democratic-Republican
Percentage 100.00%

County results
Fenner:      90–100%

Governor before election

James Fenner
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

James Fenner
Democratic-Republican

The 1808 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 6 April 1808 in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor James Fenner won re-election as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election are unknown.[1]

General election

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On election day, 6 April 1808, incumbent Democratic-Republican governor James Fenner won re-election as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Fenner was sworn in for his second term on 1 May 1808.[2]

Results

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Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1808
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican James Fenner (incumbent) 100.00
Total votes 100.00
Democratic-Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "James Fenner". National Governors Association. January 2019. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  2. ^ "RI Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 6 June 2005. Retrieved 5 April 2024.