The 1779 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 7 April 1779 in order to elect the
Governor of Rhode Island.
IncumbentIndependent Governor
William Greene won re-election as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election are unknown.[1]
General election
On election day, 7 April 1779, 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 second term on 5 May 1779.[2]