1964 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1964 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1964. Incumbent Republican John Chafee defeated Democratic nominee Edward P. Gallogly with 61.15% of the vote.

1964 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

November 3, 1964

Nominee John Chafee Edward P. Gallogly Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 239,501 152,165 Percentage 61.15% 38.85%

Governor before election John Chafee Republican Elected Governor John Chafee Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 17, 1964.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Edward P. Gallogly, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
• Alexander R. Walsh
• John L. Rego

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Edward P. Gallogly	55,282	56.73
	Democratic	Alexander R. Walsh	25,457	26.12
	Democratic	John L. Rego	16,715	17.15
Total votes			97,454	100.00

General election

Candidates

• John Chafee, Republican
• Edward P. Gallogly, Democratic

Results

1964 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±
	Republican	John Chafee	239,501	61.15%
	Democratic	Edward P. Gallogly	152,165	38.85%
Majority			87,336
Turnout			391,668
	Republican hold		Swing

References

1. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
2. "America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State". Books.google.com. Retrieved April 7, 2020.