1950 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1950 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950. Democratic nominee Dennis J. Roberts defeated Republican nominee Eugene J. Lachapelle with 59.34% of the vote.

1950 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
November 7, 1950
 
Nominee Dennis J. Roberts Eugene J. Lachapelle
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 176,125 120,683
Percentage 59.34% 40.66%
Governor before election

John Pastore
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Dennis J. Roberts
Democratic

General election

Candidates
  • Dennis J. Roberts, Democratic
  • Eugene J. Lachapelle, Republican

Results
1950 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Dennis J. Roberts 176,125 59.34%
Republican Eugene J. Lachapelle 120,683 40.66%
Majority 55,442
Turnout 296,808
Democratic hold Swing

References
  1. Cook, Rhodes (17 November 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
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