1946 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1946 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946. Incumbent Democrat John Pastore defeated Republican nominee John G. Murphy with 54.27% of the vote.

1946 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

November 5, 1946
 
Nominee John Pastore John G. Murphy
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 148,885 125,456
Percentage 54.27% 45.73%

County results
Pastore:      50–60%      60–70%
Murphy:      50-60%

Governor before election

John Pastore
Democratic

Elected Governor

John Pastore
Democratic

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