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