The 1818 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was an election held on April 15, 1818 to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Nehemiah Rice Knight, the incumbent Governor and Democratic-Republican nominee, beat Elisha Reynolds Potter, the Federalist candidate with 53.60% of the vote. General election Candidates Nehemiah Rice Knight, the incumbent Governor since 1817. Elisha R. Potter, member of the US House of Representatives for Rhode Island 1809-1815. Results County results References Rhode Island gubernatorial elections 1818 Rhode Island elections Rhode Island April 1818 events