1888 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1888 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

← 1887 April 4, 1888 1889 →
 
Nominee Royal C. Taft John W. Davis
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 20,744 17,556
Percentage 52.33% 44.29%

County results
Taft:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

John W. Davis
Democratic

Elected Governor

Royal C. Taft
Republican

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.