1797 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1797 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 5 April 1797 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Arthur Fenner won re-election as he ran unopposed.

General election
On election day, 5 April 1797, 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 eight term on 5 May 1797.