The 1890 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 2, 1890. Democratic nominee John W. Davis defeated incumbent Republican Herbert W. Ladd with 48.76% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- John W. Davis, Democratic
- Herbert W. Ladd, Republican
Other candidates
- John H. Larry, Prohibition
- Arnold B. Chace, Union
Results
References
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