The1788 Rhode Island gubernatorial electionwas held on 2 April 1788 in order to elect theGovernor of Rhode Island.IncumbentIndependentGovernorJohn Collinswon the election as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election are unknown.[1]
On election day, 2 April 1788, incumbentIndependentGovernorJohn Collinswon the election as he ran unopposed, thereby retainingIndependentcontrol over the office of Governor. Collins was sworn in for his third term on 5 May 1788.[2]
