The 1830 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was an election held on April 21, 1830, to elect the governor of Rhode Island. James Fenner, the incumbent governor and Jacksonian Party nominee, beat independent candidate Asa Messer with 61.87% of the vote.
General election
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Candidates
- James Fenner, Governor since 1824.[3]
- Asa Messer, President of Brown University from 1804 to 1826.[4]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonian | James Fenner (incumbent) | 2,793 | 61.87% | ||
| Independent | Asa Messer | 1,455 | 32.23% | ||
| Independent | Write-in candidates | 266 | 5.89% | ||
| Majority | 1,338 | 29.64% | |||
| Jacksonian hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ "On Wednesday next". The Rhode-Island Republican. Newport, R.I. April 15, 1830. p. 2. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ "Freemen attend!". Herald of the times. Newport, R.I. April 21, 1830. p. 2. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ "Fenner, James". Our Campaigns. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
- ^ "Messer, Asa". Our Campaigns. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
- ^ "RI Governor". Our Campaigns. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
