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The 1888 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 4, 1888. Republican nominee Royal C. Taft defeated Democratic incumbent John W. Davis with 52.33% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Royal C. Taft, Republican
  • John W. Davis, Democratic

Other candidates

  • George W. Gould, Prohibition

Results

1888 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Royal C. Taft 20,744 52.33%
Democratic John W. Davis (incumbent) 17,556 44.29%
Prohibition George W. Gould 1,325 3.34%
Majority 3,188
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

  1. ^ Moore, John Leo, ed. (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9780871879967. Retrieved August 2, 2020.