Governor Representative Ballot: Rhode Island Prox.

Governor Representative Ballot: Rhode Island Prox.

“Law and Order” Rhode-Island Prox 1845 – In the April 1845 election, which was James Fenner’s last run for political office, he was defeated by Charles Jackson who ran on a “Liberation” ticket. The liberation of Thomas Dorr from prison was a major election issue and Jackson’s support came from an alliance of liberation Whigs and Dorr Democrats. 10.5 cm X 11.8 cm
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Governor Representative Ballot: Rhode Island Prox.
Collection
University of Rhode Island: Rhode Island Election Ballots
Date(s)
1845
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No Copyright - United States
Subject(s)
Humanities and Social Sciences
James Fenner
Rhode Island, United States (state)
Thomas Dorr
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