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The 1864 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 6 April 1864 in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Republican governor James Y. Smith won re-election against Democratic nominee and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island's 2nd district George H. Browne and Independent Republican candidate and former Mayor of Providence Amos C. Barstow.
General election
On election day, 6 April 1864, incumbent Republican governor James Y. Smith won re-election by a margin of 1,538 votes against his foremost opponent Democratic nominee George H. Browne, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of governor. Smith was sworn in for his second term on 1 May 1864.