James Fenner Democratic-Republican James Fenner Democratic-Republican The 1809 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 5 April 1809 in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island.

Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor James Fenner won re-election as he ran unopposed.

The exact number of votes cast in this election are unknown.

[1] On election day, 5 April 1809, incumbent Democratic-Republican governor James Fenner won re-election as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor.

Fenner was sworn in for his third term on 1 May 1809.