1940 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
The 1940 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Democratic nominee J. Howard McGrath defeated incumbent Republican William Henry Vanderbilt III with 55.84% of the vote.
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 County results McGrath: 50–60% 60–70% Vanderbilt: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- J. Howard McGrath, Democratic
- William Henry Vanderbilt III, Republican
Other candidates
- Wilfred J. Boissy, Communist
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | J. Howard McGrath | 177,937 | 55.84% | ||
| Republican | William Henry Vanderbilt III (incumbent) | 140,480 | 44.08% | ||
| Communist | Wilfred J. Boissy | 257 | 0.08% | ||
| Majority | 37,457 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | ||||
References
- Moore, John Leo, ed. (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9780871879967. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
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