Rhode Island gubernatorial election
1790 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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| | | Nominee | Arthur Fenner | John Collins | | Party | Anti-Federalist | Independent | Percentage | 100.00% | 0.00% | |
Governor before election John Collins Independent | Elected Governor Arthur Fenner Anti-Federalist | |
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]
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
References
- ^ "Arthur Fenner". National Governors Association. January 2019. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "RI Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 5 June 2005. Retrieved 5 April 2024.