Rhode Island gubernatorial election
1777 Rhode Island gubernatorial election![](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f3/Flag_of_Rhode_Island.svg/50px-Flag_of_Rhode_Island.svg.png)
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| | | Nominee | Nicholas Cooke | | | Party | Independent | | Percentage | 100.00% | | |
Governor before election Nicholas Cooke Independent | Elected Governor Nicholas Cooke Independent | |
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
Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1777 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Independent | Nicholas Cooke (incumbent) | | 100.00 |
Total votes | | 100.00 |
| Independent hold |
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