1826 Rhode Island gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1826 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Country:Rhode Island
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1825 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1825
Next Election:1827 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Next Year:1827
Election Date:April 19, 1826[1] [2]
Nominee1:James Fenner
Party1:Jackson Republican
Popular Vote1:1,731
Percentage1:100%
Map Size:200px
Governor
Before Election:James Fenner
Before Party:Jackson Republican
After Election:James Fenner
After Party:Jackson Republican

The 1826 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was an uncontested election held on April 19, 1826 to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. James Fenner, the incumbent governor and Jackson Republican nominee, was the only candidate and so won with 100% of the vote. Jackson Republicans were a faction of the Democratic-Republican Party which favoured Andrew Jackson over John Quincy Adams for president.

General election

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. News: . April 15, 1826 . On Wednesday next . Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette . Warren, R.I. . 2 . 24 October 2021 .
  2. News: . April 20, 1826 . Town Meeting . The Rhode-Island Republican . Newport, R.I. . 2 . 24 October 2021 .
  3. Web site: Fenner, James. Our Campaigns . 11 July 2020.