1964 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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1964 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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  1962 November 3, 1964 1966  
  J.L. 3814 John H. Chafee, 1969 (cropped).jpg Edward P. Gallogly (cropped).png
Nominee John Chafee Edward P. Gallogly
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote239,501152,165
Percentage61.15%38.85%

1964 Rhode Island gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
1964 Rhode Island gubernatorial election results map by municipality.svg
Chafee:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%
Gallogly:      50–60%

Governor before election

John Chafee
Republican

Elected Governor

John Chafee
Republican

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.

Contents

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 17, 1964. [1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Edward P. Gallogly 55,282 56.73
Democratic Alexander R. Walsh25,45726.12
Democratic John L. Rego16,71517.15
Total votes97,454 100.00

General election

Candidates

Results

1964 Rhode Island gubernatorial election [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican John Chafee (incumbent) 239,501 61.15%
Democratic Edward P. Gallogly 152,16538.85%
Majority87,336
Turnout 391,668
Republican hold Swing

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References

  1. 1 2 Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN   9781483380353 . Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  2. Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State. CQ Press. ISBN   9781483383026 . Retrieved April 7, 2020.