1876 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1876 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1876. Incumbent Republican governor Henry Lippitt defeated Prohibition Party nominee Albert C. Howard and Democratic nominee William B. Beach.
Since no candidate received a majority in the popular vote, Lippitt was elected by the Rhode Island General Assembly per the state constitution.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Henry Lippitt, Republican
William B. Beach, Democratic

Other candidates

Albert C. Howard, Prohibition. Howard was also supported by Republicans opposed to Lippitt.

Legislative election

As no candidate received a majority of the vote, the Rhode Island General Assembly was required to decide the election, choosing among the top two vote-getters, Lippitt and Howard. The legislative election was held on May 30, 1876.