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.

1888 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
April 4, 1888
 
Nominee Royal C. Taft John W. Davis
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 20,744 17,556
Percentage 52.33% 44.29%
Governor before election

John W. Davis
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Royal C. Taft
Republican

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 17,556 44.29%
Prohibition George W. Gould 1,325 3.34%
Majority 3,188
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References
  1. "Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
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