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1946 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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Nominee John Pastore John G. Murphy Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 148,885 125,456 Percentage 54.27% 45.73%

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.

General election

Candidates

• John Pastore, Democratic
• John G. Murphy, Republican

Results

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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