1777 Rhode Island gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1777 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Country:Rhode Island
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1776 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1776
Next Election:1778 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Next Year:1778
Election Date:2 April 1777
Nominee1:Nicholas Cooke
Party1:Independent (United States)
Percentage1:100.00%
Governor
Before Election:Nicholas Cooke
Before Party:Independent (United States)
After Election:Nicholas Cooke
After Party:Independent (United States)

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]

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nicholas Cooke . 5 April 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: RI Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 5 June 2005 . 5 April 2024.