The 1820 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was an uncontested election held on April 19, 1820 to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Nehemiah Rice Knight, the incumbent Governor and Democratic-Republican nominee, was the only candidate and so won with 100% of the vote. General election Candidates Nehemiah Rice Knight, the incumbent Governor since 1817. Results County results References Rhode Island gubernatorial elections 1820 Rhode Island elections Rhode Island April 1820 events