1787 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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1787 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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  1786 April 4, 1787 1788  
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Nominee John Collins William Bradford
Popular vote2,9691,141
Percentage72.24%27.76%

Governor before election

John Collins

Elected Governor

John Collins

The 1787 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was an election held on April 4, 1787 to elect the governor of Rhode Island. John Collins beat William Bradford with 72.24% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Results

1787 Rhode Island gubernatorial election [3] [4]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Unknown John Collins (incumbent) 2,969 72.24%
Unknown William Bradford 1,14127.76%
Majority 1,82844.48%

References

  1. "Collins, John". OurCampaigns. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  2. "Bradford, William". OurCampaigns. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  3. "RI Governor". OurCampaigns. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  4. "Rhode Island 1787 Governor". A New Nation Votes. Tufts University . Retrieved July 2, 2020.