1797 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1797 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
	5 April 1797
	County results; Fenner: 90–100%
Governor before election; Arthur Fenner; Democratic-Republican	Elected Governor ; Arthur Fenner; Democratic-Republican

The 1797 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 5 April 1797 in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Arthur Fenner won re-election as he ran unopposed.^[1]

General election

On election day, 5 April 1797, incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Arthur Fenner won re-election as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Fenner was sworn in for his eight term on 5 May 1797.^[2]

Results

Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1797
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic-Republican	Arthur Fenner (incumbent)	1,204	100.00
Total votes			1,204	100.00
	Democratic-Republican hold

References

^ "Arthur Fenner". National Governors Association. January 2019. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
^ "RI Governor". ourcampaigns.com. June 5, 2005. Retrieved April 5, 2024.

[nga-1] "Arthur Fenner". National Governors Association. January 2019. Retrieved April 5, 2024.

[GBN-2] "RI Governor". ourcampaigns.com. June 5, 2005. Retrieved April 5, 2024.

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