1777 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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1777 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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Nominee Nicholas Cooke
Party Independent
Percentage100.00%
Governor before election

Nicholas Cooke
Independent

Elected Governor

Nicholas Cooke
Independent

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

Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1777
PartyCandidateVotes%
Independent Nicholas Cooke (incumbent) 100.00
Total votes100.00
Independent hold

References

  1. ↑ "Nicholas Cooke". National Governors Association. January 2019. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  2. ↑ "RI Governor". ourcampaigns.com. June 5, 2005. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
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