1798 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1798 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 4 April 1798 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]

1798 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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NomineeArthur Fenner
PartyDemocratic-Republican
Percentage100.00%

Governor before election

Arthur Fenner
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Arthur Fenner
Democratic-Republican

General election

On election day, 4 April 1798, 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 ninth term on 5 May 1798.[2]

Results

Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1798
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic-RepublicanArthur Fenner (incumbent) 100.00
Total votes100.00
Democratic-Republican hold

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