1874 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1874 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 1 April 1874 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Republican Governor Henry Howard won re-election against Democratic nominee Lyman Pierce.

General election
On election day, 1 April 1874, incumbent Republican Governor Henry Howard won re-election by a margin of 10,746 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Lyman Pierce, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Howard was sworn in for his second term on 5 May 1874.