1887 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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.
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- John W. Davis, Democratic
- George P. Wetmore, Republican
Other candidates
- Thomas H. Peabody, Prohibition
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John W. Davis | 18,095 | 51.50% | ||
| Republican | George P. Wetmore | 15,111 | 43.01% | ||
| Prohibition | Thomas H. Peabody | 1,895 | 5.39% | ||
| Majority | 2,984 | ||||
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| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | ||||
References
- Moore, John Leo, ed. (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9780871879967. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
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