1786 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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1786 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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Nominee John Collins William Greene
Party Independent Independent
Percentage100.00%0.00%
Governor before election

William Greene
Independent

Elected Governor

John Collins
Independent

The 1786 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1786, in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Independent candidate and former Delegate to the Continental Congress from Rhode Island John Collins defeated incumbent Independent governor William Greene. The exact number of votes cast in this election are unknown. [1]

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General election

On election day, April 5, 1786, Independent candidate John Collins won the election against his opponent incumbent Independent governor William Greene, thereby retaining Independent control over the office of governor. Collins was sworn in as the 3rd governor of Rhode Island on May 5, 1786. [2]

Results

Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1786
PartyCandidateVotes%
Independent John Collins 100.00
Independent William Greene (incumbent)0.00
Total votes100.00
Independent hold

References

  1. ↑ "William Greene". National Governors Association . Retrieved 2024-04-05.
  2. ↑ "RI Governor". ourcampaigns.com. June 5, 2005. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
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