1779 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1779 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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Nominee William Greene Party Independent Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election William Greene Independent Elected Governor William Greene Independent

The 1779 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 7 April 1779 in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Independent 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]

Results

Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1779

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Independent	William Greene (incumbent)		100.00
Total votes				100.00
	Independent hold

References

1. "William Greene". National Governors Association. January 2019. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
2. "RI Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 5 June 2005. Retrieved 5 April 2024.