The 1802 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was an election held on April 21, 1802, to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Arthur Fenner, the incumbent governor and Democratic-Republican candidate, beat the Federalist candidate William Greene with 66.28% of the vote.
General election
Candidates Arthur Fenner, incumbent governor since 1790 William Greene, former governor
Results
County results
+ CountyArthur Fenner Democratic-RepublicanWilliam Greene Federalist Total votes#%#%Bristol 161 57.3% 120 42.7% 281Kent 532 53.9% 455 46.1% 987Newport 695 61.7% 432 38.3% 1,127Providence 1,546 70.6% 645 29.4% 2,191Washington 868 75.5% 282 24.5% 1,150Totals3,80266.3%1,93433.7%5,736
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