| Election Name: | 1878 Rhode Island gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Rhode Island |
| Flag Year: | 1877 |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1877 Rhode Island gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1877 |
| Next Election: | 1879 Rhode Island gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1879 |
| Election Date: | April 3, 1878 |
| Nominee1: | Charles C. Van Zandt |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 11,454 |
| Percentage1: | 58.12% |
| Nominee2: | Isaac Lawrence |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 7,639 |
| Percentage2: | 38.76% |
| Map Size: | 225px |
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| Before Election: | Charles C. Van Zandt |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Charles C. Van Zandt |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 1878 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 3, 1878. Incumbent Republican Charles C. Van Zandt defeated Democratic nominee Isaac Lawrence with 58.12% of the vote.
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