1885 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1885 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1885. Republican nominee George P. Wetmore defeated Democratic nominee Ziba O. Slocum with 55.97% of the vote.

1885 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

April 1, 1885
 
Nominee George P. Wetmore Ziba O. Slocum George H. Slade
Party Republican Democratic Prohibition
Popular vote 12,563 8,674 1,206
Percentage 55.97% 38.64% 5.37%

Governor before election

Augustus O. Bourn
Republican

Elected Governor

George P. Wetmore
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • George P. Wetmore, Republican
  • Ziba O. Slocum, Democratic

Other candidates

  • George H. Slade, Prohibition

Results

1885 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican George P. Wetmore 12,563 55.97%
Democratic Ziba O. Slocum 8,674 38.64%
Prohibition George H. Slade 1,206 5.37%
Majority 3,889
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. Moore, John Leo, ed. (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9780871879967. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
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