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      Home›Candidates›George Peabody Wetmore

      George Peabody Wetmore

      Republican

      Governor candidate from Rhode Island

      Governor
      Electoral Grade
      D
      -29.7 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 3% of candidates3 graded races

      Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.

      3
      Races
      1-2
      W-L (33%)
      +8.4
      Avg Margin
      1885–1887
      Career Span
      Best: +23.9 (1885 Governor)Worst: -9.6 (1886 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend3 races

      R+20EvenD+20188518861887

      Career Timeline

      1887 GovernorRhode Island
      14,237
      Candidate Votes
      40.6%
      Vote %
      35,101
      Total Votes
      +11.0%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -34.3
      Race Score
      -31.3
      vs. State Pres.
      D-20.3
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: John W. DavisDEM
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