1796 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1796 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 6 April 1796 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Arthur Fenner won re-election as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election are unknown.

General election
On election day, 6 April 1796, incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Arthur Fenner won re-election as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Fenner was sworn in for his seventh term on 5 May 1796.