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1814 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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1814 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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Nominee William Jones
Party Federalist
Popular vote 2,710
Percentage 76.58%

County results
Jones:      90–100%

Governor before election

William Jones
Federalist

Elected Governor

William Jones
Federalist

The 1814 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 6 April 1814 in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Federalist governor William Jones won re-election as he ran unopposed.[1]

General election

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On election day, 6 April 1814, incumbent Federalist governor William Jones won re-election as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of governor. Jones was sworn in for his fourth term on 7 May 1814.[2]

Results

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Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1814
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist William Jones (incumbent) 2,710 76.58
Scattering 829 23.42
Total votes 3,539 100.00
Federalist hold

References

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  1. ^ "William Jones". National Governors Association. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  2. ^ "RI Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 6 June 2005. Retrieved 5 April 2024.