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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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