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1785 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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1785 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

← 1784 6 April 1785 1786 →
 
Nominee William Greene
Party Independent
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

William Greene
Independent

Elected Governor

William Greene
Independent

The 1785 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 6 April 1785 in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Independent governor William Greene won re-election as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election are unknown.[1]

General election

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On election day, 6 April 1785, incumbent Independent governor William Greene won re-election as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Independent control over the office of governor. Greene was sworn in for his eight term on 5 May 1785.[2]

Results

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Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1785
Party Candidate Votes %
Independent William Greene (incumbent) 100.00
Total votes 100.00
Independent hold

References

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  1. ^ "William Greene". National Governors Association. January 2019. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  2. ^ "RI Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 5 June 2005. Retrieved 5 April 2024.