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The1837 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 19, 1837.[1][2]
IncumbentDemocraticgovernorJohn Brown Francis won re-election to a fifth term, defeating Constitutional Party candidate William Peckham.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Brown Francis (incumbent) | 2,716 | 73.09% | ||
| Constitutional Party | William Peckham | 946 | 25.46% | ||
| Scattering | 54 | 1.45% | |||
| Majority | 1,770 | 47.63% | |||
| Turnout | 3,716 | ||||
| Democratichold | Swing | ||||
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