1950 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1950 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950. Democratic nominee Dennis J. Roberts defeated Republican nominee Eugene J. Lachapelle with 59.34% of the vote.

1950 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

← 1948 November 7, 1950 1952 →
 
Nominee Dennis J. Roberts Eugene J. Lachapelle
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 176,125 120,683
Percentage 59.34% 40.66%

Roberts:      50–60%      60–70%
Lachapelle:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

John Pastore
Democratic

Elected Governor

Dennis J. Roberts
Democratic

General election edit

Candidates edit

  • Dennis J. Roberts, Democratic
  • Eugene J. Lachapelle, Republican

Results edit

1950 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Dennis J. Roberts 176,125 59.34%
Republican Eugene J. Lachapelle 120,683 40.66%
Majority 55,442
Turnout 296,808
Democratic hold Swing

References edit

  1. ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved April 20, 2020.