1885 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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The 1885 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1885. Republican nominee George P. Wetmore defeated Democratic nominee Ziba O. Slocum with 55.97% of the vote.
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April 1, 1885
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Wetmore: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80-90% Slocum: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% | |||||||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- George P. Wetmore, Republican
- Ziba O. Slocum, Democratic
Other candidates
- George H. Slade, Prohibition
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | George P. Wetmore | 12,563 | 55.97% | ||
| Democratic | Ziba O. Slocum | 8,674 | 38.64% | ||
| Prohibition | George H. Slade | 1,206 | 5.37% | ||
| Majority | 3,889 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||