The 1777 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 2 April 1777 in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island. IncumbentIndependent governor Nicholas Cooke won re-election as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election are unknown.[1]
On election day, 2 April 1777, incumbent Independent governor Nicholas Cooke won re-election as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Independent control over the office of governor. Cooke was sworn in for his second term on 5 May 1777.[2]
