The 1781 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 4 April 1781 in order to elect the

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governor William Greene won re-election as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election are unknown.

General election

On election day, 4 April 1781, incumbent

governor William Greene won re-election as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining

control over the office of governor. Greene was sworn in for his fourth term on 5 May 1781.

Results

References

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