1797 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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The 1797 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1797, in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Arthur Fenner won re-election as he ran unopposed.[1]
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April 5, 1797
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 County results Fenner: 90â100% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
On election day, April 5, 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 May 5, 1797.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic-Republican | Arthur Fenner (incumbent) | 1,204 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 1,204 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic-Republican hold | ||||