1892 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1892 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1892. Republican nominee Daniel Russell Brown defeated Democratic nominee William T. C. Wardwell with 50.22% of the vote.

1892 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
April 6, 1892
 
Nominee Daniel Russell Brown William T. C. Wardwell
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 27,461 25,433
Percentage 50.22% 46.51%
Governor before election

Herbert W. Ladd
Republican

 Elected Governor

Daniel Russell Brown
Republican

Elections in Rhode Island

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Daniel Russell Brown, Republican
  • William T. C. Wardwell, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Alexander Gilbert, Prohibition
  • Franklin E. Burton, People's

Results
1892 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Daniel Russell Brown 27,461 50.22%
Democratic William T. C. Wardwell 25,433 46.51%
Prohibition Alexander Gilbert 1,598 2.92%
People's Franklin E. Burton 187 0.34%
Majority 2,028
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References
  1. "Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
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