1968 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
The 1968 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968. Democratic nominee Frank Licht defeated incumbent Republican John Chafee with 51.02% of the vote.
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General election
Candidates
- Frank Licht, Democratic
- John Chafee, Republican
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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| Democratic | Frank Licht | 195,766 | 51.02% | ||
| Republican | John Chafee | 187,958 | 48.98% | ||
| Majority | 7,808 | ||||
| Turnout | 383,725 | ||||
| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | ||||
References
- "America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State". Books.google.com. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
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