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The 1845 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 2 April 1845 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Whig nominee and former Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives Charles Jackson defeated incumbent Law and Order Governor James Fenner.[1]

General election

On election day, 2 April 1845, Whig nominee Charles Jackson won the election by a margin of 212 votes against his opponent incumbent Law and Order Governor James Fenner, thereby gaining Whig control over the office of Governor. Jackson was sworn in as the 18th Governor of Rhode Island on 6 May 1845.[2]

Results

Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1845
Party Candidate Votes %
Whig Charles Jackson 8,007 50.48
Law and Order James Fenner (incumbent) 7,795 49.14
Scattering 61 0.38
Total votes 15,863 100.00
Whig gain from Law and Order

References

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