1799 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1799 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

April 3, 1799

Nominee Arthur Fenner Party Democratic-Republican Percentage 100.00%

County results Fenner:      90–100%

Governor before election Arthur Fenner Democratic-Republican Elected Governor Arthur Fenner Democratic-Republican

The 1799 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 3, 1799, in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Arthur 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, April 3, 1799, 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 tenth term on May 5, 1799.^[2]

Results

Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1799

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic-Republican	Arthur Fenner (incumbent)		100.00
Total votes				100.00
	Democratic-Republican hold

References

1. "Arthur Fenner". National Governors Association. January 2019. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
2. "RI Governor". ourcampaigns.com. June 5, 2005. Retrieved 2024-04-05.