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The 1781 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 4 April 1781 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.
General election
On election day, 4 April 1781, 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 fourth term on 5 May 1781.