1811 Rhode Island gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1811 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Country:Rhode Island
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1810 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1810
Next Election:1812 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Next Year:1812
Election Date:3 April 1811
Nominee1:William Jones
Party1:Federalist Party
Popular Vote1:3,885
Percentage1:51.13%
Nominee2:James Fenner
Party2:Democratic-Republican Party
Popular Vote2:3,651
Percentage2:48.05%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:James Fenner
Before Party:Democratic-Republican Party
After Election:William Jones
After Party:Federalist Party

The 1811 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 3 April 1811 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Federalist nominee William Jones defeated incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor James Fenner.[1]

General election

On election day, 3 April 1811, Federalist nominee William Jones won the election by a margin of 234 votes against his opponent incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor James Fenner, thereby gaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Jones was sworn in as the 8th Governor of Rhode Island on 1 May 1811.[2]

Results

Notes and References

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