1888 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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Nominee  | Royal C. Taft | John W. Davis |
Party  | Republican | Democratic
Popular vote  | 20,744 | 17,556
Percentage  | 52.33% | 44.29%

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County results
Taft:  50–60% 60–70%

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| Governor before election

John W. Davis
Democratic

| Elected Governor

Royal C. Taft
Republican

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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.

## General election

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### Candidates

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Major party candidates

* Royal C. Taft, Republican
* John W. Davis, Democratic

Other candidates

* George W. Gould, Prohibition

### Results

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1888 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %  | ±%

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| Republican | Royal C. Taft | 20,744  | 52.33%  |
| Democratic | John W. Davis (incumbent)  | 17,556  | 44.29%  |
| Prohibition | George W. Gould  | 1,325  | 3.34%  |
Majority  | 3,188  |  |
Turnout |  |  |
| Republican gain from Democratic | Swing |  |

## References

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1. ^ Moore, John Leo, ed. (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9780871879967. Retrieved August 2, 2020.

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