1807 Rhode Island gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1807 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Country:Rhode Island
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1806 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1806
Next Election:1808 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Next Year:1808
Election Date:1 April 1807
Nominee1:James Fenner
Party1:Democratic-Republican Party
Popular Vote1:2,564
Percentage1:65.90%
Nominee2:Seth Wheaton
Party2:Federalist Party
Popular Vote2:1,268
Percentage2:32.59%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:Isaac Wilbour
Before Party:Democratic-Republican Party
After Election:James Fenner
After Party:Democratic-Republican Party

The 1807 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 1 April 1807 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Democratic-Republican nominee and incumbent United States Senator from Rhode Island James Fenner defeated Federalist nominee Seth Wheaton.[1]

General election

On election day, 1 April 1807, Democratic-Republican nominee James Fenner won the election by a margin of 1,296 votes against his opponent Federalist nominee Seth Wheaton, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Fenner was sworn in as the 7th Governor of Rhode Island on 6 May 1807.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: James Fenner . January 2019 . 5 April 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: RI Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 6 June 2005 . 5 April 2024.