1968 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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1968 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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Nominee Frank Licht John Chafee
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 195,766 187,958
Percentage 51.02% 48.98%

Licht:      50–60%      60–70%
Chafee:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

John Chafee
Republican

Elected Governor

Frank Licht
Democratic

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.

General election

Candidates

  • Frank Licht, Democratic
  • John Chafee, Republican

Results

1968 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Frank Licht 195,766 51.02%
Republican John Chafee (incumbent) 187,958 48.98%
Majority 7,808
Turnout 383,725
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

  1. ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved April 3, 2020.