1836 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1836 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 20, 1836.

Incumbent Democratic governor John Brown Francis won re-election to a fourth term, defeating Whig nominee Tristam Burges and Constitutional Party candidate Charles Collins.

General election Candidates John Brown Francis, Democratic, incumbent governor Tristam Burges, Whig, former U.S. representative Charles Collins, of Middletown, Constitutional

Results

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