1776 Rhode Island gubernatorial election information
First election within the United States
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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.
^"Our Campaigns - RI Governor Race - Apr 03, 1776". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
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