1790 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1790 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 7 April 1790 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Anti-Federalist candidate Arthur Fenner defeated incumbent Independent Governor John Collins. The exact number of votes cast in this election are unknown.[1]

1790 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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NomineeArthur FennerJohn Collins
PartyAnti-FederalistIndependent
Percentage100.00%0.00%

Governor before election

John Collins
Independent

Elected Governor

Arthur Fenner
Anti-Federalist

General election

On election day, 7 April 1790, Anti-Federalist candidate Arthur Fenner won the election against his opponent incumbent Independent Governor John Collins, thereby gaining Anti-Federalist control over the office of Governor. Fenner was sworn in as the 4th Governor of Rhode Island on 5 May 1790.[2]

Results

Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1790
PartyCandidateVotes%
Anti-FederalistArthur Fenner 100.00
IndependentJohn Collins (incumbent)0.00
Total votes100.00
Anti-Federalist gain from Independent

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