1962 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1962 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962. Republican nominee John Chafee defeated Democratic incumbent John A. Notte Jr. with 50.06% of the vote, a margin of just 398 votes.

1962 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

November 6, 1962
 
Nominee John Chafee John A. Notte Jr.
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 163,952 163,554
Percentage 50.06% 49.94%

Chafee:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Notte:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

John A. Notte Jr.
Democratic

Elected Governor

John Chafee
Republican

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