1887 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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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.
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April 6, 1887
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Davis: 40â50% 50â60% 70â80% Wetmore: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80-90% | |||||||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- John W. Davis, Democratic
- George P. Wetmore, Republican
Other candidates
- Thomas H. Peabody, Prohibition
Results
| 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 | ||||