1820 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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The 1820 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was an uncontested election held on April 19, 1820, to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Nehemiah Rice Knight, the incumbent governor and Democratic-Republican nominee, was the only candidate and so won with 100% of the vote.
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General election
Candidates
- Nehemiah Rice Knight, the incumbent governor since 1817.[3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | Nehemiah Rice Knight (incumbent) | 1,981 | 100% | ||
| Majority | 1,981 | 100% | |||
| Democratic-Republican hold | Swing | ||||
County results
| County[4] | Nehemiah Knight
Democratic-Republican |
Total votes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # | % | ||
| Bristol | 75 | 100% | 75 |
| Kent | 408 | 100% | 408 |
| Newport | 251 | 100% | 251 |
| Providence | 850 | 100% | 850 |
| Washington | 397 | 100% | 397 |
| Totals | 1,981 | 100% | 1,981 |
