1788 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1788 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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Nominee John Collins Party Independent Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election John Collins Independent Elected Governor John Collins Independent

The 1788 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 2, 1788, in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Independent governor John Collins won the election as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election are unknown. ^[1]

General election

On election day, April 2, 1788, incumbent Independent governor John Collins won the election as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Independent control over the office of governor. Collins was sworn in for his third term on May 5, 1788. ^[2]

Results

Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1788

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Independent	John Collins (incumbent)		100.00
Total votes				100.00
	Independent hold

References

1. "John Collins". National Governors Association. January 20, 2009. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
2. "RI Governor". ourcampaigns.com. June 5, 2005. Retrieved 2024-04-05.