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.
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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
| 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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Chafee (incumbent) | 239,501 | 61.15% | ||
| Democratic | Edward P. Gallogly | 152,165 | 38.85% | ||
| Majority | 87,336 | ||||
| Turnout | 391,668 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References
- Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
- Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
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