1808 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1808 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 6 April 1808 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor James Fenner won re-election as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election are unknown.[1]

1808 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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NomineeJames Fenner
PartyDemocratic-Republican
Percentage100.00%

Governor before election

James Fenner
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

James Fenner
Democratic-Republican

General election

On election day, 6 April 1808, incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor James Fenner won re-election as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Fenner was sworn in for his second term on 1 May 1808.[2]

Results

Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1808
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic-RepublicanJames Fenner (incumbent) 100.00
Total votes100.00
Democratic-Republican hold

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