1890 Rhode Island gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:	1890 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Country:	Rhode Island
Flag Year:	1882
Type:	Presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1889 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Previous Year:	1889
Next Election:	1891 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Next Year:	1891
Election Date:	April 2, 1890
Nominee1:	John W. Davis
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	20,548
Percentage1:	48.76%
Nominee2:	Herbert W. Ladd
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	18,988
Percentage2:	45.06%
Map Size:	200px
Governor
Before Election:	Herbert W. Ladd
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	John W. Davis
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

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.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• John W. Davis, Democratic
• Herbert W. Ladd, Republican

Other candidates

• John H. Larry, Prohibition
• Arnold B. Chace, Union^{[1] [2] [3]}

Results

Notes and References

1. News: . A Quaker for Governor . The sun . New York, N.Y. . March 2, 1890 . 18 . 9 January 2021.
2. News: . For the Suppression of Rum . Pittsburg dispatch . Pittsburg, Pa. . February 26, 1890 . 4 . 9 January 2021.
3. News: . Personal and Political . The herald . Milbank, S.D. . March 4, 1890 . 2 . 9 January 2021.