1814 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1814 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 6 April 1814 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Federalist Governor William Jones won re-election as he ran unopposed.[1]

1814 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

6 April 1814
 
Nominee William Jones
Party Federalist
Popular vote 2,710
Percentage 76.58%

Governor before election

William Jones
Federalist

Elected Governor

William Jones
Federalist

General election

On election day, 6 April 1814, incumbent Federalist Governor William Jones won re-election as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Jones was sworn in for his fourth term on 7 May 1814.[2]

Results

Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1814
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist William Jones (incumbent) 2,710 76.58
Scattering 829 23.42
Total votes 3,539 100.00
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.
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