1799 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1799 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 3 April 1799 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Arthur Fenner won re-election as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election are unknown.[1]

1799 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

3 April 1799
 
Nominee Arthur Fenner
Party Democratic-Republican
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

Arthur Fenner
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Arthur Fenner
Democratic-Republican

General election

On election day, 3 April 1799, 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 tenth term on 5 May 1799.[2]

Results

Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1799
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican Arthur Fenner (incumbent) 100.00
Total votes 100.00
Democratic-Republican hold

References

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