1936 Rhode Island gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1936 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Country:Rhode Island
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1934 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1934
Next Election:1938 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Next Year:1938
Election Date:November 3, 1936
Nominee1:Robert E. Quinn
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:160,776
Percentage1:53.66%
Nominee2:Charles P. Sisson
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:137,369
Percentage2:45.85%
Governor
Before Election:Theodore F. Green
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Robert E. Quinn
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1936 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936. Democratic nominee Robert E. Quinn defeated Republican nominee Charles P. Sisson with 53.66% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates