1888 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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.
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Royal C. Taft, Republican
- John W. Davis, Democratic
Other candidates
- George W. Gould, Prohibition
Results
| 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 | ||||
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| Republican gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||
References
- Moore, John Leo, ed. (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9780871879967. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
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