1934 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1934 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1934. Incumbent Democrat Theodore F. Green defeated Republican nominee Luke H. Callan with 56.62% of the vote.

1934 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
November 6, 1934
 
Nominee Theodore F. Green Luke H. Callan
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 140,258 105,139
Percentage 56.62% 42.44%
Governor before election

Theodore F. Green
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Theodore F. Green
Democratic

Elections in Rhode Island

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Theodore F. Green, Democratic
  • Luke H. Callan, Republican

Other candidates

  • Joseph M. Coldwell, Socialist

Results
1934 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Theodore F. Green 140,258 56.62%
Republican Luke H. Callan 105,139 42.44%
Socialist Joseph M. Coldwell 2,333 0.94%
Majority 35,119
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References
  1. "Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
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