1786 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

Rhode Island gubernatorial election
1786 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

← 1785 5 April 1786 1787 →
 
Nominee John Collins William Greene
Party Independent Independent
Percentage 100.00% 0.00%

Governor before election

William Greene
Independent

Elected Governor

John Collins
Independent

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The 1786 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 5 April 1786 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Independent candidate and former Delegate to the Continental Congress from Rhode Island John Collins defeated incumbent Independent Governor William Greene. The exact number of votes cast in this election are unknown.[1]

General election

On election day, 5 April 1786, Independent candidate John Collins won the election against his opponent incumbent Independent Governor William Greene, thereby retaining Independent control over the office of Governor. Collins was sworn in as the 3rd Governor of Rhode Island on 5 May 1786.[2]

Results

Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1786
Party Candidate Votes %
Independent John Collins 100.00
Independent William Greene (incumbent) 0.00
Total votes 100.00
Independent hold

References

  1. ^ "William Greene". National Governors Association. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  2. ^ "RI Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 5 June 2005. Retrieved 5 April 2024.