1952 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1952 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952. Incumbent Democrat Dennis J. Roberts defeated Republican nominee Raoul Archambault Jr. with 52.62% of the vote.

1952 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
November 4, 1952
 
Nominee Dennis J. Roberts Raoul Archambault Jr.
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 215,587 194,102
Percentage 52.62% 47.38%
County results
Roberts:      50–60%
Archambault:      50-60%
Governor before election

Dennis J. Roberts
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Dennis J. Roberts
Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 24, 1952.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Dennis J. Roberts 35,490 91.06
Democratic Arthur E. Marley 3,483 8.94
Total votes 38,973 100.00

General election

Candidates
  • Dennis J. Roberts, Democratic
  • Raoul Archambault Jr., Republican

Results
1952 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Dennis J. Roberts 215,587 52.62%
Republican Raoul Archambault Jr. 194,102 47.38%
Majority 21,485
Turnout 409,689
Democratic hold Swing

References
  1. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
  2. "America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State". Books.google.com. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
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