Rhode Island 1805 Governor

Office:
Governor (State)
Title:
Governor
Jurisdiction:
State
Label:
Rhode Island 1805 Governor
Date:
1805
State:
Rhode Island
Type:
General
Iteration:
First Ballot
Office/Role:
Governor/Governor
Candidates:
Arthur Fenner, Seth Wheaton
Candidates: Arthur Fenner[1]Seth Wheaton
Affiliation:RepublicanRepublican
Final Result: [2][3]--
Bristol County--
Kent County--
Newport County--
Town of Newport103119
Providence County--
Washington County--

Notes:

[1]Elected.
[2]Arthur Fenner was unopposed for Governor and therefore the votes were not reported.
[3]"As the opposition to Governor Fenner was merely partial, and as it were unpremeditated, there is no doubt of his re-election." The Enquirer (Richmond, VA). May 14, 1805.

References:

Newport Mercury (Newport, RI). April 20, 1805.
The True American and Commercial Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). May 1, 1805.
The Enquirer (Richmond, VA). May 14, 1805.

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Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).

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