1776 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1776 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was the first election in the State after its secession from British colonies and joining the United States.

1776 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
April 3, 1776
 
Nominee Nicholas Cooke
Party Independent
Popular vote 1
Percentage 100%

The election was organized for April 3, 1776, when Nicholas Cooke won unopposed with 100% of the vote.

Cooke had also governed the State when it was a Colony.

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