1890 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1890 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

← 1889 April 2, 1890 1891 →
 
Nominee John W. Davis Herbert W. Ladd
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 20,548 18,988
Percentage 48.76% 45.06%

County results
Davis:      50–60%
Ladd:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election

Herbert W. Ladd
Republican

Elected Governor

John W. Davis
Democratic

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.