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The1843 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1843, in order to elect thegovernor of Rhode Island.Law and Order nominee and former governorJames Fenner defeatedDemocratic nominee Thomas F. Carpenter.[1]
On election day, April 5, 1843,Law and Order nominee and former governorJames Fenner won the election by a margin of 1,715 votes against his opponentDemocratic nominee Thomas F. Carpenter, thereby gainingLaw and Order control over the office of governor. Fenner was sworn in for his twelfth overall term on May 2, 1843.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Law and Order | James Fenner | 9,107 | 55.18 | |
| Democratic | Thomas F. Carpenter | 7,392 | 44.79 | |
| Scattering | 5 | 0.03 | ||
| Total votes | 16,504 | 100.00 | ||
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