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The 1888 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 4, 1888. Republican nominee Royal C. Taft defeated Democratic incumbent John W. Davis with 52.33% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Royal C. Taft, Republican
- John W. Davis, Democratic
Other candidates
- George W. Gould, Prohibition
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Royal C. Taft | 20,744 | 52.33% | ||
Democratic | John W. Davis (incumbent) | 17,556 | 44.29% | ||
Prohibition | George W. Gould | 1,325 | 3.34% | ||
Majority | 3,188 | ||||
Turnout | |||||
Republican gain from Democratic | Swing |
References
- ^ Moore, John Leo, ed. (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9780871879967. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
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Annuals36
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Bulbs, Corms & Tubers41
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Ferns27
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Fruits3
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Garden Plants23
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Grasses26
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Herb17
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Insects1
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Mammals1
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Midwest Native Plants0
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Northeast Native Plants112
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Perennials123
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Rose1
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Shrubs47
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Trees112
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Tropical Plants53
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Upland Birds5
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Vines18
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Viola Tricolor1
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Water Gardening & Plants9
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Waterfowl0
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Wetland Birds0
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Wetland Plants4
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Wildbirds172
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Wildflowers1
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Woodland Plants29
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