1821 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1821 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was an election held on April 18, 1821, to elect the governor of Rhode Island. William C. Gibbs, the Democratic-Republican nominee, beat Samuel W. Bridgham, the Federalist candidate, with 56.97% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

William C. Gibbs, member of the Rhode Island General Assembly 1816–1820.
Samuel W. Bridgham, Attorney General of Rhode Island 1814–1817.