1776 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

First election within the United States

1776 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

April 3, 1776 1777 →
 
Nominee Nicholas Cooke
Party Independent
Percentage 100%

The 1776 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was the first election in the State after its secession from British colonies and joining the United States.

The election was organized for April 3, 1776, when Nicholas Cooke won unopposed with 100% of the vote.[1]

Cooke had also governed the State when it was a Colony.

References

  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - RI Governor Race - Apr 03, 1776". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
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