1950 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1950 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
	Roberts: 50–60% 60–70%; Lachapelle: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Governor before election; John Pastore; Democratic	Elected Governor ; Dennis J. Roberts; Democratic

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.

General election

Candidates

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

Results

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

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

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

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