1776 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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The 1776 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was the first election in the State after its secession from British colonies and joining the United States.
The election was organized for the 3rd of April, 1776 when Nicholas Cooke won unopposed with 100% of the vote.[1]
Cooke had also governed the State when it was a Colony.
References
- ^ "Our Campaigns - RI Governor Race - Apr 03, 1776". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
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