1889 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1889 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 3, 1889. Republican nominee Herbert W. Ladd defeated Democratic nominee John W. Davis with 39.13% of the vote.

1889 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
April 3, 1889
 
Nominee Herbert W. Ladd John W. Davis James Chace
Party Republican Democratic Independent
Popular vote 16,870 21,289 3,596
Percentage 39.13% 49.38% 8.34%
Governor before election

Royal C. Taft
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Herbert W. Ladd
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Herbert W. Ladd, Republican
  • John W. Davis, Democratic

Other candidates

  • James Chace, Independent
  • Harrison H. Richardson, Prohibition

Results
1889 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Herbert W. Ladd 16,870 39.13%
Democratic John W. Davis 21,289 49.38%
Independent James Chace 3,596 8.34%
Prohibition Harrison H. Richardson 1,346 3.12%
Majority 4,419
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References
  1. "Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
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