1892 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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1892 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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  1891 April 6, 1892 1893  
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Nominee Daniel Russell Brown William T. C. Wardwell
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote27,46125,433
Percentage50.22%46.51%

Governor before election

Herbert W. Ladd
Republican

Elected Governor

Daniel Russell Brown
Republican

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.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1892 Rhode Island gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Daniel Russell Brown 27,461 50.22%
Democratic William T. C. Wardwell25,43346.51%
Prohibition Alexander Gilbert1,5982.92%
Populist Franklin E. Burton1870.34%
Majority2,028
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

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References

  1. Moore, John Leo, ed. (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. ISBN   9780871879967 . Retrieved July 24, 2020.