1885 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1885 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1885. Republican nominee George P. Wetmore defeated Democratic nominee Ziba O. Slocum with 55.97% of the vote.

1885 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

April 1, 1885
 
Nominee George P. Wetmore Ziba O. Slocum George H. Slade
Party Republican Democratic Prohibition
Popular vote 12,563 8,674 1,206
Percentage 55.97% 38.64% 5.37%

Governor before election

Augustus O. Bourn
Republican

Elected Governor

George P. Wetmore
Republican

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