1880 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1880 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 7, 1880. Republican nominee Alfred H. Littlefield defeated Democratic nominee Horace A. Kimball with 44.82% of the vote.

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Alfred H. Littlefield, Republican
 * Horace A. Kimball, Democratic

Other candidates
 * Albert C. Howard, Independent Republican