Lemuel H. Arnold National Republican Lemuel H. Arnold National Republican The 1832 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on 4 April 1832 in order to elect the governor of Rhode Island.

Incumbent National Republican governor Lemuel H. Arnold won a plurality of the vote against former Democratic-Republican governor James Fenner and incumbent Anti-Masonic Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives William Sprague III.

Following four run-offs which were held on 16 May, 18 July, 28 August and 21 November, no candidate was able to receive a majority.

So the Rhode Island state legislature formalized Governor Arnold's win in January 1833, and he was allowed to serve out the rest of the term.

Arnold was sworn in for his second term on 1 May 1832 so he could remain as governor amidst the awaiting scheduled run-offs.