1805 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1805 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 3 April 1805 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Arthur Fenner won re-election against Federalist nominee Seth Wheaton. The exact number of votes cast in this election are unknown.[1]

1805 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

3 April 1805
 
Nominee Arthur Fenner Seth Wheaton
Party Democratic-Republican Federalist
Percentage 100.00% 0.00%

Governor before election

Arthur Fenner
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Arthur Fenner
Democratic-Republican

General election

On election day, 3 April 1805, incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Arthur Fenner won re-election against his opponent Federalist nominee Seth Wheaton, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Fenner was sworn in for his sixteenth term on 5 May 1805.[2]

Results

Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1805
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican Arthur Fenner (incumbent) 100.00
Federalist Seth Wheaton 0.00
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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