1952 Rhode Island gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1952 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Country:Rhode Island
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1950 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1950
Next Election:1954 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Next Year:1954
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Image1:File:RI Governor Dennis Joseph Roberts (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Dennis J. Roberts
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:215,587
Percentage1:52.62%
Nominee2:Raoul Archambault Jr.
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:194,102
Percentage2:47.38%
Governor
Before Election:Dennis J. Roberts
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Dennis J. Roberts
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

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.

Primary elections

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

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Book: Guide to U.S. Elections . 9781483380353 . April 18, 2020. Kalb . Deborah . 24 December 2015 . CQ Press .