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The 1962 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962. Republican nominee John Chafee defeated Democratic incumbent John A. Notte Jr. with 50.06% of the vote, a margin of just 398 votes.
Primary elections were held on September 11, 1962. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John A. Notte Jr. (incumbent) | 49,204 | 53.14 | |
| Democratic | Kevin K. Coleman | 41,658 | 44.99 | |
| Democratic | Francis A. Manzi | 1,733 | 1.87 | |
| Total votes | 92,595 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Chafee | 17,756 | 62.46 | |
| Republican | Louis V. Jackvony | 10,459 | 36.79 | |
| Republican | Raymond W. Monaco | 214 | 0.75 | |
| Total votes | 28,429 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Chafee | 163,952 | 50.06% | ||
| Democratic | John A. Notte Jr. (incumbent) | 163,554 | 49.94% | ||
| Majority | 398 | ||||
| Turnout | 327,506 | ||||
| Republican gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||
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The 1976 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1976. Democratic nominee J. Joseph Garrahy defeated Republican nominee James L. Taft Jr. with 54.82% of the vote.
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The 1968 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968. Democratic nominee Frank Licht defeated incumbent Republican John Chafee with 51.02% of the vote.
The 1966 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966. Incumbent Republican John Chafee defeated Democratic nominee Horace E. Hobbs with 63.30% of the vote.
The 1964 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1964. Incumbent Republican John Chafee defeated Democratic nominee Edward P. Gallogly with 61.15% of the vote.
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The 1952 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952. Incumbent Democrat Dennis J. Roberts defeated Republican nominee Raoul Archambault Jr. with 52.62% of the vote.
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.
The 1946 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946. Incumbent Democrat John Pastore defeated Republican nominee John G. Murphy with 54.27% of the vote.
The 1878 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 3, 1878. Incumbent Republican Charles C. Van Zandt defeated Democratic nominee Isaac Lawrence with 58.12% of the vote.
