1777 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
The 1777 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 2 April 1777 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Independent Governor Nicholas Cooke won re-election as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election are unknown.[1]
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General election
On election day, 2 April 1777, incumbent Independent Governor Nicholas Cooke won re-election as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Independent control over the office of Governor. Cooke was sworn in for his second term on 5 May 1777.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Nicholas Cooke (incumbent) | 100.00 | ||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
| Independent hold | ||||
References
- "Nicholas Cooke". National Governors Association. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- "RI Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 5 June 2005. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
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