1962 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1962 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962. Republican nominee John Chafee defeated Democratic incumbent John A. Notte Jr. with 50.06% of the vote.

1962 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
November 6, 1962
 
Nominee John Chafee John A. Notte Jr.
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 163,952 163,554
Percentage 50.06% 49.94%
Governor before election

John A. Notte Jr.
Democratic

 Elected Governor

John Chafee
Republican

Elections in Rhode Island

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 11, 1962.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John A. Notte Jr. 49,204 53.14
Democratic Kevin K. Coleman 41,658 44.99
Democratic Francis A. Manzi 1,733 1.87
Total votes 92,595 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results
Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Chafee 17,756 62.46
Republican Louis V. Jackvony 10,459 36.79
Republican Raymond W. Monaco 214 0.75
Total votes 28,429 100.00

General election

Candidates
  • John Chafee, Republican
  • John A. Notte Jr., Democratic

Results
1962 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican John Chafee 163,952 50.06%
Democratic John A. Notte Jr. 163,554 49.94%
Majority 398
Turnout 327,506
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References
  1. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  2. "America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State". Books.google.com. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
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