1831 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
April 6, 1831
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The 1831 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1831, in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island. National Republican nominee and incumbent member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives Lemuel H. Arnold defeated incumbent Democratic-Republican governor James Fenner.[1]
General election
On election day, April 6, 1831, National Republican nominee Lemuel H. Arnold won the election by a margin of 903 votes against his opponent incumbent Democratic-Republican governor James Fenner, thereby gaining National Republican control over the office of governor. Arnold was sworn in as the 12th governor of Rhode Island on May 4, 1831.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Republican | Lemuel H. Arnold | 3,780 | 56.71 | |
| Democratic-Republican | James Fenner (incumbent) | 2,877 | 43.17 | |
| Scattering | 8 | 0.12 | ||
| Total votes | 6,665 | 100.00 | ||
| National Republican gain from Democratic-Republican | ||||
References
- ^ "Lemuel Hastings Arnold". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ "RI Governor". ourcampaigns.com. June 6, 2005. Retrieved 2024-04-05.