1952 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1952 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952. Incumbent Democrat Dennis J. Roberts defeated Republican nominee Raoul Archambault Jr. with 52.62% of the vote.

1952 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
November 4, 1952
 
Nominee Dennis J. Roberts Raoul Archambault Jr.
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 215,587 194,102
Percentage 52.62% 47.38%
Governor before election

Dennis J. Roberts
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Dennis J. Roberts
Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 24, 1952.[1]

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Dennis J. Roberts (incumbent) 35,490 91.06
Democratic Arthur E. Marley 3,483 8.94
Total votes 38,973 100.00

General election

Candidates
  • Dennis J. Roberts, Democratic
  • Raoul Archambault Jr., Republican

Results
1952 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Dennis J. Roberts (incumbent) 215,587 52.62%
Republican Raoul Archambault Jr. 194,102 47.38%
Majority 21,485
Turnout 409,689
Democratic hold Swing

References
  1. Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
  2. Cook, Rhodes (17 November 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
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