1948 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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1948 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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  1946 November 2, 1948 1950  
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Nominee John Pastore Albert P. Ruerat
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote198,056124,441
Percentage61.15%38.42%

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Pastore:      50–60%     60–70%     70–80%
Ruerat:      50–60%     60–70%     70–80%

Governor before election

John Pastore
Democratic

Elected Governor

John Pastore
Democratic

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.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Results

1948 Rhode Island gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic John Pastore (incumbent) 198,056 61.15%
Republican Albert P. Ruerat124,44138.42%
Progressive Clemens J. France 1,3660.42%
Majority73,615
Turnout 323,863
Democratic hold Swing

References

  1. Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State. CQ Press. ISBN   9781483383026 . Retrieved April 22, 2020.