| Election Name: | 1888 Rhode Island gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Rhode Island |
| Flag Year: | 1882 |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1887 Rhode Island gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1887 |
| Next Election: | 1889 Rhode Island gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1889 |
| Election Date: | April 4, 1888 |
| Nominee1: | Royal C. Taft |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 20,744 |
| Percentage1: | 52.33% |
| Nominee2: | John W. Davis |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 17,556 |
| Percentage2: | 44.29% |
| Map Size: | 200px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | John W. Davis |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Royal C. Taft |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 1888 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 4, 1888. Republican nominee Royal C. Taft defeated Democratic incumbent John W. Davis with 52.33% of the vote.
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