1891 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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The 1891 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1891. Democratic incumbent John W. Davis received 48.95% of the vote and Republican nominee Herbert W. Ladd 46.19%. With no candidate attaining a majority of the vote it was decided by the Rhode Island General Assembly The Republican majority selected Ladd.[1][2]
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April 1, 1891
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Ladd: 40â50% 50â60% 70â80% Davis: 40â50% 50â60% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Herbert W. Ladd, Republican
- John W. Davis, Democratic
Other candidates
- John H. Larry, Prohibition
- Franklin E. Burton, Independent
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Herbert W. Ladd | 20,995 | 46.19% | ||
| Democratic | John W. Davis (incumbent) | 22,249 | 48.95% | ||
| Prohibition | John H. Larry | 1,829 | 4.02% | ||
| Independent | Franklin E. Burton | 384 | 0.85% | ||
| Majority | 1,254 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||
