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Deutsch1946 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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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
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- John Pastore, Democratic
- John G. Murphy, Republican
Results
[edit]| 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
[edit]- ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved April 24, 2020.