1788 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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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]
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April 2, 1788
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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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Independent | John Collins (incumbent) | 100.00 | ||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
| Independent hold | ||||