1786 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

none January 2025 December 2025 ly 1786 Rhode Island gubernatorial election United States 1777 Presidential no 1785 Rhode Island gubernatorial election 1785 1787 Rhode Island gubernatorial election 1787 April 5, 1786 x150px John Collins Independent (United States) Unknown x150px William Greene Independent (United States) Unknown Governor William Greene Independent (United States) John Collins Independent (United States) The 1786 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 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.William Greene https://www.nga.org/governor/william-greene/ 2024-04-05 National Governors Association General election On election day, April 5, 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 May 5, 1786.https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=237748 RI Governor ourcampaigns.com June 5, 2005 2024-04-05 Results Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1786 Independent (United States) John Collins Independent (United States) William Greene (incumbent) 100.00 Independent (United States) References Category:Rhode Island gubernatorial elections Category:1786 in Rhode Island Category:1786 elections in the United States Category:United States gubernatorial elections in the 1780s