In the 1870 midterms, Jenckes was defeated by fellow Republican Benjamin T. Eames.<ref>[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=714502 RI - Eastern District Race - Nov 08, 1870]. ''Our Campaigns''. Retrieved November 25, 2021.</ref> | In the 1870 midterms, Jenckes was defeated by fellow Republican Benjamin T. Eames.<ref>[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=714502 RI - Eastern District Race - Nov 08, 1870]. ''Our Campaigns''. Retrieved November 25, 2021.</ref> |