1780 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1780 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 5 April 1780 in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Independent governor William Greene won re-election as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election are unknown.^[1]

1780 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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Nominee William Greene Party Independent Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election William Greene Independent Elected Governor William Greene Independent

General election

On election day, 5 April 1780, incumbent Independent governor William Greene won re-election as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Independent control over the office of governor. Greene was sworn in for his third term on 5 May 1780.^[2]

Results

Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1780

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Independent	William Greene (incumbent)		100.00
Total votes				100.00
	Independent hold