1890 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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.

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * John W. Davis, Democratic
 * Herbert W. Ladd, Republican

Other candidates
 * John H. Larry, Prohibition
 * Arnold B. Chace, Union