1891 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1891 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
April 1, 1891
 
Nominee Herbert W. Ladd John W. Davis
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 20,995 22,249
Percentage 46.19% 48.95%
County results
Ladd:      40–50%      50–60%
Davis:      50–60%
Governor before election

John W. Davis
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Herbert W. Ladd
Republican

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.

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