1954 Rhode Island gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1954 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Country:Rhode Island
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1952 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1952
Next Election:1956 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Next Year:1956
Election Date:November 2, 1954
Image1:File:RI Governor Dennis Joseph Roberts (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Dennis J. Roberts
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:189,595
Percentage1:57.69%
Nominee2:Dean J. Lewis
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:137,131
Percentage2:41.72%
Governor
Before Election:Dennis J. Roberts
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Dennis J. Roberts
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1954 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Democrat Dennis J. Roberts defeated Republican nominee Dean J. Lewis with 57.69% of the vote.

General election

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