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Rhode Island gubernatorial election
1807 Rhode Island gubernatorial election|
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The 1807 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 1 April 1807 in order to elect the
Governor of Rhode Island.
Democratic-Republican nominee and
incumbent
United States Senator from
Rhode Island
James Fenner defeated
Federalist nominee Seth Wheaton.
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General election
On election day, 1 April 1807,
Democratic-Republican nominee
James Fenner won the election by a margin of 1,296 votes against his opponent
Federalist nominee Seth Wheaton, thereby retaining
Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Fenner was sworn in as the 7th
Governor of Rhode Island on 6 May 1807.
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Results
References