1812 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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%

Governor before election

William Jones
Federalist

Elected Governor

William Jones
Federalist

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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 5 April 2024.
  2. ^ "RI Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 6 June 2005. Retrieved 5 April 2024.