1778 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1778 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 1 April 1778 in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Independent candidate and incumbent Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court William Greene won the election as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election are unknown.[1]

1778 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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Nominee William Greene
Party Independent
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

Nicholas Cooke
Independent

Elected Governor

William Greene
Independent

General election

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On election day, 1 April 1778, Independent candidate William Greene won the election as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Independent control over the office of governor. Greene was sworn in as the 2nd governor of Rhode Island on 5 May 1778.[2]

Results

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Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1778
Party Candidate Votes %
Independent William Greene 100.00
Total votes 100.00
Independent hold

References

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  1. ^ "William Greene". National Governors Association. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  2. ^ "RI Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 5 June 2005. Retrieved 5 April 2024.