1946 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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.

1946 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
November 5, 1946
 
Nominee John Pastore John G. Murphy
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 148,885 125,456
Percentage 54.27% 45.73%
Governor before election

John Pastore
Democratic

 Elected Governor

John Pastore
Democratic

General election

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

Results
1946 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic John Pastore 148,885 54.27%
Republican John G. Murphy 125,456 45.73%
Majority 23,429
Turnout 275,341
Democratic hold Swing

References
  1. Cook, Rhodes (17 November 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
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