1805 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1805 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 3 April 1805 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Arthur Fenner won re-election against Federalist nominee Seth Wheaton. The exact number of votes cast in this election are unknown.[1]

1805 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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NomineeArthur FennerSeth Wheaton
PartyDemocratic-RepublicanFederalist
Percentage100.00%0.00%

Governor before election

Arthur Fenner
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Arthur Fenner
Democratic-Republican

General election

On election day, 3 April 1805, incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Arthur Fenner won re-election against his opponent Federalist nominee Seth Wheaton, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Fenner was sworn in for his sixteenth term on 5 May 1805.[2]

Results

Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1805
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic-RepublicanArthur Fenner (incumbent) 100.00
FederalistSeth Wheaton0.00
Total votes100.00
Democratic-Republican hold

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