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1776 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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1776 Rhode Island gubernatorial election Presidential No File:Flag of the United States (1776–1777).svg Nicholas Cooke Nicholas Cooke (as Colonial Governor) April 3, 1776 x150px Nicholas Cooke 100.00% 1777 Rhode Island gubernatorial election 1777 Independent (politician)
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 April 3, 1776, when Nicholas Cooke won unopposed with 100% of the vote.https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=237738 Our Campaigns - RI Governor Race - Apr 03, 1776 www.ourcampaigns.com 2020-04-24
Cooke had also governed the State when it was a Colony.
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