1946 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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1946 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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  1944 November 5, 1946 1948  
  John O. Pastore.jpeg No image.svg
Nominee John Pastore John G. Murphy
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote148,885125,456
Percentage54.27%45.73%

1946 Rhode Island gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
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.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Results

1946 Rhode Island gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic John Pastore (incumbent) 148,885 54.27%
Republican John G. Murphy125,45645.73%
Majority23,429
Turnout 275,341
Democratic hold Swing

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References

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