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The 1885 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1885. Republican nominee George P. Wetmore defeated Democratic nominee Ziba O. Slocum with 55.97% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • George P. Wetmore, Republican
  • Ziba O. Slocum, Democratic

Other candidates

  • George H. Slade, Prohibition

Results

1885 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican George P. Wetmore 12,563 55.97%
Democratic Ziba O. Slocum 8,674 38.64%
Prohibition George H. Slade 1,206 5.37%
Majority 3,889
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. ^ Moore, John Leo, ed. (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9780871879967. Retrieved October 16, 2020.