1807 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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]

1807 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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Nominee James Fenner Seth Wheaton
Party Democratic-Republican Federalist
Popular vote 2,564 1,268
Percentage 65.90% 32.59%

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

General election

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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

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Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1807
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican James Fenner 2,564 65.90
Federalist Seth Wheaton 1,268 32.59
Scattering 59 1.51
Total votes 3,891 100.00
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.