1879 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1879 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 2, 1879. Incumbent Republican Charles C. Van Zandt defeated Democratic nominee Thomas W. Segar with 62.09% of the vote.

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Charles C. Van Zandt, Republican
 * Thomas W. Segar, Democratic

Other candidates
 * Samuel Hill, Independent