1948 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1948 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Incumbent Democrat John Pastore defeated Republican nominee Albert P. Ruerat with 61.15% of the vote.

1948 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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Nominee John Pastore Albert P. Ruerat
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 198,056 124,441
Percentage 61.15% 38.42%

Pastore:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Ruerat:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

John Pastore
Democratic

Elected Governor

John Pastore
Democratic

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • John Pastore, Democratic
  • Albert P. Ruerat, Republican

Other candidates

  • Clemens J. France, Progressive

Results

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1948 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic John Pastore (incumbent) 198,056 61.15%
Republican Albert P. Ruerat 124,441 38.42%
Progressive Clemens J. France 1,366 0.42%
Majority 73,615
Turnout 323,863
Democratic hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved April 22, 2020.