1830 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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The 1830 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was an election held on April 21, 1830, to elect the governor of Rhode Island. James Fenner, the incumbent governor and Jacksonian Party nominee, beat independent candidate Asa Messer with 61.87% of the vote.
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General election
Candidates
- James Fenner, Governor since 1824.[3]
- Asa Messer, President of Brown University from 1804 to 1826.[4]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonian | James Fenner (incumbent) | 2,793 | 61.87% | ||
| Independent | Asa Messer | 1,455 | 32.23% | ||
| Independent | Write-in candidates | 266 | 5.89% | ||
| Majority | 1,338 | 29.64% | |||
| Jacksonian hold | Swing | ||||
