1829 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1829 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was an uncontested election held on April 15, 1829 to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. James Fenner, the incumbent governor and Jacksonian Party nominee, was the only candidate and so won with 100% of the vote.

1829 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

← 1828 April 15, 1829[1][2] 1830 →
 
Nominee James Fenner
Party Jacksonian
Popular vote 3,584
Percentage 100%

Governor before election

James Fenner
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

James Fenner
Jacksonian

General election edit

Candidates edit

  • James Fenner, Governor since 1824.[3]

Results edit

1829 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[4]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Jacksonian James Fenner (incumbent) 3,584 100%
Majority 3,584 100%
Jacksonian hold Swing

References edit

  1. ^ "State Election". The Rhode-Island Republican. Newport, R.I. April 9, 1829. p. 2. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
  2. ^ "The April town meeting". The Rhode-Island Republican. Newport, R.I. April 16, 1829. p. 2. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
  3. ^ "Fenner, James". Our Campaigns. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
  4. ^ "RI Governor". Our Campaigns. Retrieved July 26, 2020.