The 1837 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 19, 1837.

Incumbent Democratic governor John Brown Francis won re-election to a fifth term, defeating Constitutional Party candidate William Peckham.

General election Candidates John Brown Francis, Democratic, incumbent governor William Peckham, of South Kingstown, Constitutional, National Republican and Whig presidential elector in 1832 and 1836

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