1888 United States presidential election in Rhode Island

The 1888 United States presidential election in Rhode Island took place on November 6, 1888, as part of the 1888 United States presidential election. Voters chose four representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

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1888 United States presidential election in Rhode Island

← 1884 November 6, 1888 1892 â†’

Nominee Benjamin Harrison Grover Cleveland Party Republican Democratic Home state Indiana New York Running mate Levi P. Morton Allen G. Thurman Electoral vote 4 0 Popular vote 21,969 17,530 Percentage 53.88% 42.99%

County Results Municipality Results Harrison   40–50%   50–60%   60–70%   70–80%   80–90% Cleveland   40–50%   50–60%

President before election Grover Cleveland Democratic Elected President Benjamin Harrison Republican

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Rhode Island voted for the Republican nominee, Benjamin Harrison, over the Democratic nominee, incumbent President Grover Cleveland. Harrison won the state by a margin of 10.89%.