1808 Rhode Island gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1808 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Country:Rhode Island
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1807 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1807
Next Election:1809 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Next Year:1809
Election Date:6 April 1808
Nominee1:James Fenner
Party1:Democratic-Republican Party
Percentage1:100.00%
Governor
Before Election:James Fenner
Before Party:Democratic-Republican Party
After Election:James Fenner
After Party:Democratic-Republican Party

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]

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

Notes and References

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