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The 1926 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican Aram J. Pothier defeated Democratic nominee Joseph H. Gainer with 53.90% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Aram J. Pothier, Republican
  • Joseph H. Gainer, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Peter McDermott, Socialist Labor

Results

1926 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Aram J. Pothier (incumbent) 89,574 53.90%
Democratic Joseph H. Gainer 75,882 45.66%
Socialist Labor Peter McDermott 743 0.45%
Majority 13,692
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. ^ Moore, John Leo, ed. (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9780871879967. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
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