William Sprague IV Unionist
The 1862 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 2 April 1862 in order to elect the Governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Unionist Governor William Sprague IV won re-election as he ran unopposed.[1]
On election day, 2 April 1862, incumbent Unionist Governor William Sprague IV won re-election as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Unionist control over the office of Governor. Sprague was sworn in for his third term on 5 May 1862.[2]