1972 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1972 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1972. Democratic nominee Philip Noel defeated Republican nominee Herbert F. DeSimone with 52.55% of the vote.

1972 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

November 7, 1972
 
Nominee Philip Noel Herbert DeSimone
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 216,953 194,315
Percentage 52.55% 47.07%

Noel:      50–60%      60–70%
DeSimone:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election

Frank Licht
Democratic

Elected Governor

Philip Noel
Democratic

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