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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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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.
Major party candidates
Other candidates
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| 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 | ||||
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| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | ||||
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