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The 1948 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Incumbent Democrat John Pastore defeated Republican nominee Albert P. Ruerat with 61.15% of the vote.
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | John Pastore (incumbent) | 198,056 | 61.15% | ||
| Republican | Albert P. Ruerat | 124,441 | 38.42% | ||
| Progressive | Clemens J. France | 1,366 | 0.42% | ||
| Majority | 73,615 | ||||
| Turnout | 323,863 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
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