| Election Name: | 1891 Rhode Island gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Rhode Island |
| Flag Year: | 1882 |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1890 Rhode Island gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1890 |
| Next Election: | 1892 Rhode Island gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1892 |
| Election Date: | April 1, 1891 |
| Nominee1: | Herbert W. Ladd |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 20,995 |
| Percentage1: | 46.19% |
| Nominee2: | John W. Davis |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 22,249 |
| Percentage2: | 48.95% |
| Map Size: | 200px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | John W. Davis |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Herbert W. Ladd |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 1891 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1891. Democratic incumbent John W. Davis received 48.95% of the vote and Republican nominee Herbert W. Ladd 46.19%. With no candidate attaining a majority of the vote it was decided by the Rhode Island General Assembly The Republican majority selected Ladd.[1] [2]
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