1948 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1948 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Incumbent Democrat John Pastore defeated Republican nominee Albert P. Ruerat with 61.15% of the vote.

1948 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
November 2, 1948
 
Nominee John Pastore Albert P. Ruerat
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 198,056 124,441
Percentage 61.15% 38.42%
Governor before election

John Pastore
Democratic

 Elected Governor

John Pastore
Democratic

Elections in Rhode Island

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • John Pastore, Democratic
  • Albert P. Ruerat, Republican

Other candidates

  • Clemens J. France, Progressive

Results
1948 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic John Pastore 198,056 61.15%
Republican Albert P. Ruerat 124,441 38.42%
Progressive Clemens J. France 1,366 0.42%
Majority 73,615
Turnout 323,863
Democratic hold Swing

References
  1. "America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State". Books.google.com. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
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