1868 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1868 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 1 April 1868 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Republican Governor Ambrose Burnside won re-election against Democratic nominee Lyman Pierce in a rematch of the 1866 and 1867 election.

General election
On election day, 1 April 1868, incumbent Republican Governor Ambrose Burnside won re-election by a margin of 6,648 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Lyman Pierce, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Burnside was sworn in for his third term on 4 May 1868.