1964 Rhode Island gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1964 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Country:Rhode Island
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1962 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1962
Next Election:1966 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Next Year:1966
Election Date:November 3, 1964
Image1:File:J.L. 3814 John H. Chafee, 1969 (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:John Chafee
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:239,501
Percentage1:61.15%
Nominee2:Edward P. Gallogly
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:152,165
Percentage2:38.85%
Governor
Before Election:John Chafee
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:John Chafee
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1964 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1964. Incumbent Republican John Chafee defeated Democratic nominee Edward P. Gallogly with 61.15% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 17, 1964.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Book: Guide to U.S. Elections . 9781483380353 . April 7, 2020. Kalb . Deborah . 24 December 2015 . CQ Press .