1865 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1865 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 5 April 1865 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Republican Governor James Y. Smith won re-election as he ran unopposed upon the withdrawal of his opponent Democratic nominee and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island's 2nd district George H. Browne in what would have been a rematch of the previous election.

1865 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

5 April 1865
 
Nominee James Y. Smith
Party Republican
Popular vote 10,061
Percentage 92.36%

Governor before election

James Y. Smith
Republican

Elected Governor

James Y. Smith
Republican

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