1966 Rhode Island gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1966 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Country:Rhode Island
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1964 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1964
Next Election:1968 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Next Year:1968
Election Date:November 8, 1966
Image1:File:J.L. 3814 John H. Chafee, 1969 (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:John Chafee
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:210,202
Percentage1:63.30%
Nominee2:Horace E. Hobbs
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:121,862
Percentage2:36.70%
Governor
Before Election:John Chafee
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:John Chafee
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1966 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966. Incumbent Republican John Chafee defeated Democratic nominee Horace E. Hobbs with 63.30% of the vote.

General election

Candidates