1778 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1778 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
April 1, 1778
 
Nominee William Greene
Party Independent
Percentage 100.00%
Governor before election

Nicholas Cooke
Independent

Elected Governor

William Greene
Independent

The 1778 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 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]

General election

On election day, April 1, 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 May 5, 1778.[2]

Results

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

References

  1. ^ "William Greene". National Governors Association. January 2019. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
  2. ^ "RI Governor". ourcampaigns.com. June 5, 2005. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
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