1966 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
The 1966 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966. Incumbent Republican John Chafee defeated Democratic nominee Horace E. Hobbs with 63.30% of the vote.
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General election
Candidates
- John Chafee, Republican
- Horace E. Hobbs, Democratic
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | John Chafee | 210,202 | 63.30% | ||
| Democratic | Horace E. Hobbs | 121,862 | 36.70% | ||
| Majority | 88,340 | ||||
| Turnout | 332,064 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References
- Cook, Rhodes (17 November 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
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