1777 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1777 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 2 April 1777 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Independent Governor Nicholas Cooke won re-election as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election are unknown.[1]

1777 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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NomineeNicholas Cooke
PartyIndependent
Percentage100.00%

Governor before election

Nicholas Cooke
Independent

Elected Governor

Nicholas Cooke
Independent

General election

On election day, 2 April 1777, incumbent Independent Governor Nicholas Cooke won re-election as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Independent control over the office of Governor. Cooke was sworn in for his second term on 5 May 1777.[2]

Results

Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1777
PartyCandidateVotes%
IndependentNicholas Cooke (incumbent) 100.00
Total votes100.00
Independent hold

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