1890 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1890 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 2, 1890. Democratic nominee John W. Davis defeated incumbent Republican Herbert W. Ladd with 48.76% of the vote.

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Major party candidates

Other candidates

1890 Rhode Island gubernatorial election^[4]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	John W. Davis	20,548	48.76%
	Republican	Herbert W. Ladd (incumbent)	18,988	45.06%
	Prohibition	John H. Larry	1,820	4.32%
	Independent	Arnold B. Chace	752	1.78%
Majority			1,560
Turnout
	Democratic gain from Republican		Swing

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