1788 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1788 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
April 2, 1788
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	%
	Independent	John Collins (incumbent)	100.00
Total votes			100.00
	Independent hold

References

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

[nga-1] "John Collins". National Governors Association. January 20, 2009. Retrieved 2024-04-05.

[GBN-2] "RI Governor". ourcampaigns.com. June 5, 2005. Retrieved 2024-04-05.

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