1887 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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1887 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Flag of Rhode Island (1882-1897).svg
  1886 April 6, 1887 1888  
  RI Governor John W Davis.jpg George Wetmore.jpg No image.svg
Nominee John W. Davis George P. Wetmore Thomas H. Peabody
Party Democratic Republican Prohibition
Popular vote18,09515,1111,895
Percentage51.50%43.01%5.39%

1887 Rhode Island gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Davis:      50–60%
Wetmore:      50–60%

Governor before election

George P. Wetmore
Republican

Elected Governor

John W. Davis
Democratic

The 1887 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1887. Democratic nominee John W. Davis defeated incumbent Republican George P. Wetmore with 51.50% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1887 Rhode Island gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic John W. Davis 18,095 51.50%
Republican George P. Wetmore (incumbent)15,11143.01%
Prohibition Thomas H. Peabody1,8955.39%
Majority2,984
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

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References

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