1926 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1926 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican Aram J. Pothier defeated Democratic nominee Joseph H. Gainer with 53.90% of the vote.

1926 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
November 2, 1926
 
Nominee Aram J. Pothier Joseph H. Gainer
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 89,574 75,882
Percentage 53.90% 45.66%
Governor before election

Aram J. Pothier
Republican

 Elected Governor

Aram J. Pothier
Republican

Elections in Rhode Island

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Aram J. Pothier, Republican
  • Joseph H. Gainer, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Peter McDermott, Socialist Labor

Results
1926 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Aram J. Pothier 89,574 53.90%
Democratic Joseph H. Gainer 75,882 45.66%
Socialist Labor Peter McDermott 743 0.45%
Majority 13,692
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References
  1. "Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
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