1922 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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1922 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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  1920 November 7, 1922 1924  
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Nominee William S. Flynn Harold J. Gross
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote81,93574,724
Percentage51.72%47.17%

Governor before election

Emery J. San Souci
Republican

Elected Governor

William S. Flynn
Democratic

The 1922 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1922. Democratic nominee William S. Flynn defeated Republican nominee Harold J. Gross with 51.72% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1922 Rhode Island gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic William S. Flynn 81,935 51.72%
Republican Harold J. Gross74,72447.17%
Socialist Labor Charles F. Bishop9490.60%
Independent George W. Miller8020.51%
Majority7,211
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

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References

  1. Moore, John Leo, ed. (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. ISBN   9780871879967 . Retrieved May 15, 2020.