Rhode Island gubernatorial election
1807 Rhode Island gubernatorial election|
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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
References
- ^ "James Fenner". National Governors Association. January 2019. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "RI Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 6 June 2005. Retrieved 5 April 2024.