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The 1926 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican Aram J. Pothier defeated Democratic nominee Joseph H. Gainer with 53.90% of the vote.
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Aram J. Pothier (incumbent) | 89,574 | 53.90% | ||
| Democratic | Joseph H. Gainer | 75,882 | 45.66% | ||
| Socialist Labor | Peter McDermott | 743 | 0.45% | ||
| Majority | 13,692 | ||||
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| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
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