1797 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1797 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 5 April 1797 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Arthur Fenner won re-election as he ran unopposed.^[1]

General election[edit]

On election day, 5 April 1797, incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Arthur Fenner won re-election as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Fenner was sworn in for his eight term on 5 May 1797.^[2]

Results[edit]

Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1797
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic-Republican	Arthur Fenner (incumbent)	1,204	100.00
Total votes			1,204	100.00
	Democratic-Republican hold

References[edit]

^ "Arthur Fenner". National Governors Association. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
^ "RI Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 5 June 2005. Retrieved 5 April 2024.

[nga-1] "Arthur Fenner". National Governors Association. Retrieved 5 April 2024.

[GBN-2] "RI Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 5 June 2005. Retrieved 5 April 2024.

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1797 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

General election[edit]

Results[edit]

References[edit]

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