List of mayors of Rock Island, Illinois

The office of Mayor of Rock Island, Illinois has existed since the Rock Island's incorporation in 1841 with Benjamin Barrett serving as the city's first mayor.

Rock Island adopted a Mayor-Council form of government.

The Rock Island mayoralty is a ceremonial position that is often used as a stepping stone for higher political office.

Rock Island held partisan elections throughout much of its history.

In 1984 a referendum appeared on the city ballot asking whether voters wanted to adopt partisan elections or continue with non-partisan elections, the referendum was defeated by an overwhelming margin.