1922 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1922 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1922. Democratic nominee William S. Flynn defeated Republican nominee Harold J. Gross with 51.72% of the vote.

1922 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
November 7, 1922
 
Nominee William S. Flynn Harold J. Gross
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 81,935 74,724
Percentage 51.72% 47.17%
Governor before election

Emery J. San Souci
Republican

 Elected Governor

William S. Flynn
Democratic

Elections in Rhode Island

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • William S. Flynn, Democratic
  • Harold J. Gross, Republican

Other candidates

  • Charles F. Bishop, Socialist Labor
  • George W. Miller, Independent

Results
1922 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic William S. Flynn 81,935 51.72%
Republican Harold J. Gross 74,724 47.17%
Socialist Labor Charles F. Bishop 949 0.60%
Independent George W. Miller 802 0.51%
Majority 7,211
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References
  1. "Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
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