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The 1948 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Incumbent Democrat John Pastore defeated Republican nominee Albert P. Ruerat with 61.15% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- John Pastore, Democratic
- Albert P. Ruerat, Republican
Other candidates
- Clemens J. France, Progressive
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | John Pastore (incumbent) | 198,056 | 61.15% | ||
Republican | Albert P. Ruerat | 124,441 | 38.42% | ||
Progressive | Clemens J. France | 1,366 | 0.42% | ||
Majority | 73,615 | ||||
Turnout | 323,863 | ||||
Democratic hold | Swing |
References
- Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
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