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Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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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.
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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.
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Results
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