The 1950 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950. Democratic nominee Dennis J. Roberts defeated Republican nominee Eugene J. Lachapelle with 59.34% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

  • Dennis J. Roberts, Democratic
  • Eugene J. Lachapelle, Republican

Results

1950 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Dennis J. Roberts 176,125 59.34%
Republican Eugene J. Lachapelle 120,683 40.66%
Majority 55,442
Turnout 296,808
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 20, 2020.