1954 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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1954 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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  1952 November 2, 1954 1956  
  RI Governor Dennis Joseph Roberts.jpg No image.svg
Nominee Dennis J. Roberts Dean J. Lewis
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote189,595137,131
Percentage57.69%41.72%

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Governor before election

Dennis J. Roberts
Democratic

Elected Governor

Dennis J. Roberts
Democratic

The 1954 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Democrat Dennis J. Roberts defeated Republican nominee Dean J. Lewis with 57.69% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1954 Rhode Island gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Dennis J. Roberts (incumbent) 189,595 57.69%
Republican Dean J. Lewis137,13141.72%
Independent Arthur E. Marley1,9440.59%
Majority52,464
Turnout 328,670
Democratic hold Swing

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References

  1. Cook, Rhodes (17 November 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State. ISBN   9781483383026 . Retrieved April 15, 2020.