| Election Name: | 1859 Rhode Island gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Rhode Island |
| Flag Year: | 1859 |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1858 Rhode Island gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1858 |
| Next Election: | 1860 Rhode Island gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1860 |
| Election Date: | April 6, 1859 |
| Nominee1: | Thomas G. Turner |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 8,938 |
| Percentage1: | 71.52% |
| Nominee2: | Elisha R. Potter |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 3,536 |
| Percentage2: | 28.29% |
| Map Size: | 200px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | Elisha Dyer |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Thomas G. Turner |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 1859 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1859.[1]
Incumbent Republican Governor Elisha Dyer declined to stand for re-election.[2] [3]
Republican nominee Thomas G. Turner beat Democratic nominee Elisha R. Potter with 71.52% of the vote.