1966 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1966 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966. Incumbent Republican John Chafee defeated Democratic nominee Horace E. Hobbs with 63.30% of the vote.

1966 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
November 8, 1966
 
Nominee John Chafee Horace E. Hobbs
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 210,202 121,862
Percentage 63.30% 36.70%
County results
Chafee:      60-70%      70-80%
Governor before election

John Chafee
Republican

 Elected Governor

John Chafee
Republican

Elections in Rhode Island

General election

Candidates
  • John Chafee, Republican
  • Horace E. Hobbs, Democratic

Results
1966 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican John Chafee 210,202 63.30%
Democratic Horace E. Hobbs 121,862 36.70%
Majority 88,340
Turnout 332,064
Republican hold Swing

References
  1. "America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State". Books.google.com. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
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