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

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

Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1778

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Independent	William Greene		100.00
Total votes				100.00
	Independent hold