1802 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1802 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was an election held on April 7, 1802 to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Arthur Fenner, the incumbent Governor and Democratic-Republican candidate, beat the Federalist candidate William Greene with 66.28% of the vote.

1802 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
April 7, 1802
 
Nominee Arthur Fenner William Greene
Party Democratic-Republican Federalist
Popular vote 3,802 1,934
Percentage 66.28% 33.72%
Governor before election

Arthur Fenner
Democratic-Republican

 Elected Governor

Arthur Fenner
Democratic-Republican

General election
Elections in Rhode Island

Candidates
  • Arthur Fenner, the incumbent Governor since 1790.[1]
  • William Greene

Results
1802 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[2][3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic-Republican Arthur Fenner 3,802 66.28%
Federalist William Greene 1,934 33.72%
Majority 1,868 32.57%
Democratic-Republican hold Swing
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References
  1. "Fenner, Arthur". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
  2. "RI Governor". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
  3. "Rhode Island 1802 Governor". A New Nation Votes. Tufts University. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
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