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The 1922 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1922. Democratic nominee William S. Flynn defeated Republican nominee Harold J. Gross with 51.72% of the vote.
Major party candidates
Other candidates
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | William S. Flynn | 81,935 | 51.72% | ||
Republican | Harold J. Gross | 74,724 | 47.17% | ||
Socialist Labor | Charles F. Bishop | 949 | 0.60% | ||
Independent | George W. Miller | 802 | 0.51% | ||
Majority | 7,211 | ||||
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Democratic gain from Republican | Swing |
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