1938 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1938 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1938. Republican nominee William Henry Vanderbilt III defeated Democratic incumbent Robert E. Quinn with 54.17% of the vote.

1938 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
November 8, 1938
 
Nominee William Henry Vanderbilt III Robert E. Quinn
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 168,624 129,603
Percentage 54.17% 41.63%
Governor before election

Robert E. Quinn
Democratic

 Elected Governor

William Henry Vanderbilt III
Republican

Elections in Rhode Island

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • William Henry Vanderbilt III, Republican
  • Robert E. Quinn, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Walter E. O'Hara, Independent
  • Morris Kominsky, Communist

Results
1938 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican William Henry Vanderbilt III 168,624 54.17%
Democratic Robert E. Quinn 129,603 41.63%
Independent Walter E. O'Hara 12,696 4.08%
Communist Morris Kominsky 366 0.12%
Majority 39,021
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References
  1. "Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
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