James Fenner Democratic-Republican William Jones Federalist The 1811 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 3 April 1811 in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island.

Federalist nominee William Jones defeated incumbent Democratic-Republican governor James Fenner.

[1] On election day, 3 April 1811, Federalist nominee William Jones won the election by a margin of 234 votes against his opponent incumbent Democratic-Republican governor James Fenner, thereby gaining Federalist control over the office of governor.

Jones was sworn in as the 8th governor of Rhode Island on 1 May 1811.

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