1964 United States Senate election in Rhode Island explained

Election Name:1964 United States Senate election in Rhode Island
Country:Rhode Island
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1958 United States Senate election in Rhode Island
Previous Year:1958
Next Election:1970 United States Senate election in Rhode Island
Next Year:1970
Election Date:November 3, 1964
Image1:File: John Pastore in 1961.jpg
Nominee1:John Pastore
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:319,607
Percentage1:82.73%
Nominee2:Ronald Lagueux
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:66,715
Percentage2:17.27%
U.S. Senator
Before Election:John Pastore
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:John Pastore
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1964 United States Senate election in Rhode Island took place on November 3, 1964. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator John Pastore successfully sought re-election, defeating Republican Ronald Lagueux with 82.73% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 17, 1964.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

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