1852 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1852 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 7 April 1852 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Democratic Governor Philip Allen won re-election against Whig nominee Josiah Harris.

General election
On election day, 7 April 1852, incumbent Democratic Governor Philip Allen won re-election by a margin of 402 votes against his Whig opponent Josiah Chapin, thereby keeping democratic control over the office of Governor. Allen was sworn in for his second term on 6 May 1852.