1778 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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The 1778 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1778, in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Independent candidate and incumbent Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court William Greene won the election as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election are unknown.[1]
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April 1, 1778
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General election
On election day, April 1, 1778, Independent candidate William Greene won the election as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Independent control over the office of governor. Greene was sworn in as the 2nd governor of Rhode Island on May 5, 1778.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | William Greene | 100.00 | ||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
| Independent hold | ||||