The 1785 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 6 April 1785 in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island. IncumbentIndependent governor William Greene won re-election as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election are unknown.[1]
On election day, 6 April 1785, incumbent Independent governor William Greene won re-election as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Independent control over the office of governor. Greene was sworn in for his eight term on 5 May 1785.[2]