The 1954 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Democrat Dennis J. Roberts defeated Republican nominee Dean J. Lewis with 57.69% of the vote.
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Roberts: 50–60% 60–70% Lewis: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election edit
Candidates edit
Major party candidates
- Dennis J. Roberts, Democratic
- Dean J. Lewis, Republican
Other candidates
- Arthur E. Marley, Independent
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dennis J. Roberts (incumbent) | 189,595 | 57.69% | ||
| Republican | Dean J. Lewis | 137,131 | 41.72% | ||
| Independent | Arthur E. Marley | 1,944 | 0.59% | ||
| Majority | 52,464 | ||||
| Turnout | 328,670 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References edit
- ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved April 15, 2020.