1848 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1848 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

April 5, 1848
 
Nominee Elisha Harris Adnah Sackett
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 5,695 3,683
Percentage 58.02% 37.52%

County results
Harris:      50–60%      60–70%      80–90%

Governor before election

Elisha Harris
Whig

Elected Governor

Elisha Harris
Whig

The 1848 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1848.

Incumbent Whig governor Elisha Harris won re-election to a second term, defeating Democratic nominee Adnah Sackett.