The 1845 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 2 April 1845 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Whig nominee and former Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives Charles Jackson defeated incumbent Law and Order Governor James Fenner.[1]
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 County results Jackson: 50–60% Fenner: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
On election day, 2 April 1845, Whig nominee Charles Jackson won the election by a margin of 212 votes against his opponent incumbent Law and Order Governor James Fenner, thereby gaining Whig control over the office of Governor. Jackson was sworn in as the 18th Governor of Rhode Island on 6 May 1845.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | Charles Jackson | 8,007 | 50.48 | |
| Law and Order | James Fenner (incumbent) | 7,795 | 49.14 | |
| Scattering | 61 | 0.38 | ||
| Total votes | 15,863 | 100.00 | ||
| Whig gain from Law and Order | ||||
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