1966 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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1966 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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  1964 November 8, 1966 1968  
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Nominee John Chafee Horace E. Hobbs
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote210,202121,862
Percentage63.30%36.70%

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Chafee:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%

Governor before election

John Chafee
Republican

Elected Governor

John Chafee
Republican

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.

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General election

Candidates

Results

1966 Rhode Island gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican John Chafee (incumbent) 210,202 63.30%
Democratic Horace E. Hobbs121,86236.70%
Majority 88,340
Turnout 332,064
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State. CQ Press. ISBN   9781483383026 . Retrieved April 6, 2020.