1780 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

Rhode Island gubernatorial election
1780 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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Nominee William Greene
Party Independent
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

William Greene
Independent

Elected Governor

William Greene
Independent

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The 1780 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 5 April 1780 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Independent Governor William Greene won re-election as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election are unknown.[1]

General election

On election day, 5 April 1780, incumbent Independent Governor William Greene won re-election as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Independent control over the office of Governor. Greene was sworn in for his third term on 5 May 1780.[2]

Results

Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1780
Party Candidate Votes %
Independent William Greene (incumbent) 100.00
Total votes 100.00
Independent hold

References

  1. ^ "William Greene". National Governors Association. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  2. ^ "RI Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 5 June 2005. Retrieved 5 April 2024.