The 1889 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 3, 1889. Democratic nominee John W. Davis received 49.38% of the vote and the Republican nominee Herbert W. Ladd 39.13%. With no candidate attaining a majority of the vote it was decided by the Rhode Island General Assembly. In the same election, the Republican Party had won a small majority in the legislature and selected Ladd as governor.
General election
Candidates Major party candidates Herbert W. Ladd, Republican John W. Davis, Democratic
Other candidates James Chace, Independent Harrison H. Richardson, Prohibition
Results
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