1950 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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Roberts: 50–60% 60–70% Lachapelle: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | |||||||||||||||||
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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.
General election
Candidates
- Dennis J. Roberts, mayor of Providence (Democratic)
- Eugene J. Lachapelle (Republican)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| 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
- ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
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