1954 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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.

1954 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
November 2, 1954
 
Nominee Dennis J. Roberts Dean J. Lewis
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 189,595 137,131
Percentage 57.69% 41.72%
County results
Roberts:      50–60%      60–70%
Lewis:      50-60%
Governor before election

Dennis J. Roberts
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Dennis J. Roberts
Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Dennis J. Roberts, Democratic
  • Dean J. Lewis, Republican

Other candidates

  • Arthur E. Marley, Independent

Results
1954 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Dennis J. Roberts 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
  1. "America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State". Books.google.com. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
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