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1791 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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1791 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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Nominee Arthur Fenner
Party Anti-Federalist
Percentage 100.00%

County results
Fenner:      90–100%

Governor before election

Arthur Fenner
Anti-Federalist

Elected Governor

Arthur Fenner
Anti-Federalist

The 1791 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 6 April 1791 in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Anti-Federalist governor Arthur Fenner won re-election as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election are unknown.[1]

General election

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On election day, 6 April 1791, incumbent Anti-Federalist governor Arthur Fenner won re-election as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Anti-Federalist control over the office of governor. Fenner was sworn in for his second term on 5 May 1791.[2]

Results

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Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1791
Party Candidate Votes %
Anti-Federalist Arthur Fenner (incumbent) 100.00
Total votes 100.00
Anti-Federalist hold

References

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

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