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Elections in Rhode Island |
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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.
Major party candidates
Other candidates
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | John W. Davis | 18,095 | 51.50% | ||
Republican | George P. Wetmore (incumbent) | 15,111 | 43.01% | ||
Prohibition | Thomas H. Peabody | 1,895 | 5.39% | ||
Majority | 2,984 | ||||
Turnout | |||||
Democratic gain from Republican | Swing |