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1788 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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Nominee John Collins
Party Independent
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

John Collins
Independent

Elected Governor

John Collins
Independent

The 1788 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 2 April 1788 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Independent Governor John Collins won the election as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election are unknown. [1]

General election

On election day, 2 April 1788, incumbent Independent Governor John Collins won the election as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Independent control over the office of Governor. Collins was sworn in for his third term on 5 May 1788. [2]

Results

Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1788
Party Candidate Votes %
Independent John Collins (incumbent) 100.00
Total votes 100.00
Independent hold

References

  1. ^ "John Collins". National Governors Association. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  2. ^ "RI Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 5 June 2005. Retrieved 5 April 2024.