The 1788 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 2 April 1788 in order to elect the
Governor of Rhode Island.
IncumbentIndependent Governor
John Collins won the election as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election are unknown.[1]
General election
On election day, 2 April 1788, incumbent
Independent Governor
John Collins won the election as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining
Independent control over the office of Governor. Collins was sworn in for his third term on 5 May 1788.[2]
The 1788 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 2 April 1788 in order to elect the
Governor of Rhode Island.
IncumbentIndependent Governor
John Collins won the election as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election are unknown.[1]
General election
On election day, 2 April 1788, incumbent
Independent Governor
John Collins won the election as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining
Independent control over the office of Governor. Collins was sworn in for his third term on 5 May 1788.[2]