1805 Rhode Island gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1805 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Country:Rhode Island
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1804 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1804
Next Election:1806 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Next Year:1806
Election Date:3 April 1805
Nominee1:Arthur Fenner
Party1:Democratic-Republican Party
Percentage1:100.00%
Nominee2:Seth Wheaton
Party2:Federalist Party
Percentage2:0.00%
Governor
Before Election:Arthur Fenner
Before Party:Democratic-Republican Party
After Election:Arthur Fenner
After Party:Democratic-Republican Party

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]

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Arthur Fenner . 5 April 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: RI Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 5 June 2005 . 5 April 2024.