1946 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
November 5, 1946
 
Nominee John Pastore John G. Murphy
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 148,885 125,456
Percentage 54.27% 45.73%
County results
Pastore:      50–60%      60–70%
Murphy:      50-60%
Governor before election

John Pastore
Democratic

 Elected Governor

John Pastore
Democratic

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.

General election

Candidates

  • John Pastore, Democratic
  • John G. Murphy, Republican

Results

1946 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic John Pastore (incumbent) 148,885 54.27%
Republican John G. Murphy 125,456 45.73%
Majority 23,429
Turnout 275,341
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 24, 2020.
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