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The 1797 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 5 April 1797 in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Arthur Fenner won re-election as he ran unopposed.[1]
On election day, 5 April 1797, incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Arthur Fenner won re-election as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Fenner was sworn in for his eight term on 5 May 1797.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic-Republican | Arthur Fenner (incumbent) | 1,204 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 1,204 | 100.00 | ||
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