1832 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

none January 2025 December 2025 ly 1832 Rhode Island gubernatorial election United States 1822 Presidential no 1831 Rhode Island gubernatorial election 1831 1833 Rhode Island gubernatorial election 1833 April 4, 1832 x150px Lemuel H. Arnold National Republican Party (United States) 2,730 48.42% x150px James Fenner Democratic-Republican Party 2,290 40.62% x150px William Sprague III Anti-Masonic Party 610 10.82% 1832 Rhode Island gubernatorial election results map by county.svg 200px County resultsArnold: #FFB2B2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60%Fenner: #7996e2 50–60% Governor Lemuel H. Arnold National Republican Party (United States) Lemuel H. Arnold National Republican Party (United States) The 1832 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 4, 1832, in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent National Republican governor Lemuel H. Arnold won a plurality of the vote against former Democratic-Republican governor James Fenner and incumbent Anti-Masonic Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives William Sprague III. However, as no candidate received a majority of the total votes cast as was required by Rhode Island law, run-offs were held until a candidate received a majority. Following four run-offs which were held on May 16, July 18, August 28 and November 21, no candidate was able to receive a majority. So Governor Arnold remained to serve as governor during the run-offs and in January 1833, the Rhode Island state legislature formalized Governor Arnold's win as he had come in first place in every election and run-off that was held. This permitted him to continue on as governor until the end of the term on May 1, 1833.Lemuel Hastings Arnold https://www.nga.org/governor/lemuel-hastings-arnold/ 2024-04-05 National Governors Association General election On election day, April 4, 1832, incumbent National Republican governor Lemuel H. Arnold won the election by a margin of 440 votes against his foremost opponent former Democratic-Republican governor James Fenner. However, as no candidate had received a majority of the vote, several run-offs were held, all won by Governor Arnold but again without a majority. So the Rhode Island state legislature formalized Governor Arnold's win in January 1833, and he was allowed to serve out the rest of the term. He thereby retained National Republican control over the office of governor. Arnold was sworn in for his second term on May 1, 1832, so he could remain as governor amidst the awaiting scheduled run-offs.https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=237865 RI Governor ourcampaigns.com June 6, 2005 2024-04-05 Results General election Results 4 April National Republican Party (United States) Lemuel H. Arnold (incumbent) 2,730 48.42 Democratic-Republican Party James Fenner 2,290 40.62 Anti-Masonic Party William Sprague III 610 10.82 Scattering 8 0.14 5,638 100.00 First Runoff Results 16 May https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=237866 RI Governor ourcampaigns.com June 6, 2005 2024-04-05 National Republican Party (United States) Lemuel H. Arnold (incumbent) 3,309 47.55 Democratic-Republican Party James Fenner 2,940 42.25 Anti-Masonic Party William Sprague III 698 10.03 Scattering 12 0.17 6,959 100.00 Second Runoff Results 18 July https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=237867 RI Governor ourcampaigns.com June 6, 2005 2024-04-05 National Republican Party (United States) Lemuel H. Arnold (incumbent) 2,721 46.43 Democratic-Republican Party James Fenner 2,341 39.95 Anti-Masonic Party William Sprague III 792 13.52 Scattering 6 0.10 5,860 100.00 Third Runoff Results 28 August https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=237869 RI Governor ourcampaigns.com June 6, 2005 2024-04-05 National Republican Party (United States) Lemuel H. Arnold (incumbent) 3,062 45.39 Democratic-Republican Party James Fenner 2,715 40.25 Anti-Masonic Party William Sprague III 967 14.33 Scattering 2 0.03 6,746 100.00 Fourth Runoff Results 21 November https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=237870 RI Governor ourcampaigns.com June 6, 2005 2024-04-05 National Republican Party (United States) Lemuel H. Arnold (incumbent) 2,880 47.78 Democratic-Republican Party James Fenner 2,306 38.26 Anti-Masonic Party William Sprague III 832 13.80 Scattering 10 0.16 6,028 100.00 National Republican Party (United States) References Category:1832 Rhode Island elections Category:Rhode Island gubernatorial elections Category:1832 United States gubernatorial elections Category:April 1832