1836 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1836 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 20, 1836.

Incumbent Democratic Governor John Brown Francis won re-election to a fourth term, defeating Whig nominee Tristam Burges and Constitutional Party candidate Charles Collins.

Candidates

 * John Brown Francis, Democratic, incumbent Governor
 * Tristam Burges, Whig, former U.S. Representative
 * Charles Collins, of Middletown, Constitutional