1964 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1964 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1964. Incumbent Republican John Chafee defeated Democratic nominee Edward P. Gallogly with 61.15% of the vote.

1964 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

November 3, 1964

Nominee John Chafee Edward P. Gallogly Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 239,501 152,165 Percentage 61.15% 38.85%

Governor before election John Chafee Republican Elected Governor John Chafee Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 17, 1964.[1]

Candidates

• Edward P. Gallogly, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
• Alexander R. Walsh
• John L. Rego

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Edward P. Gallogly	55,282	56.73
	Democratic	Alexander R. Walsh	25,457	26.12
	Democratic	John L. Rego	16,715	17.15
Total votes			97,454	100.00

General election

Candidates

• John Chafee, Republican
• Edward P. Gallogly, Democratic

Results

1964 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	John Chafee	239,501	61.15%
	Democratic	Edward P. Gallogly	152,165	38.85%
Majority			87,336
Turnout			391,668
	Republican hold		Swing

References

1. Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
2. Cook, Rhodes (17 November 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved April 7, 2020.