1972 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1972 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1972. Democratic nominee Philip Noel defeated Republican nominee Herbert F. DeSimone with 52.55% of the vote.

1972 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
November 7, 1972
 
Nominee Philip Noel Herbert F. DeSimone
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 216,953 194,315
Percentage 52.55% 47.07%
County results
Noel:      50–60%
DeSimone:      50-60%
Governor before election

Frank Licht
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Philip Noel
Democratic

Elections in Rhode Island

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Philip Noel, Democratic
  • Herbert F. DeSimone, Republican

Other candidates

  • Adam J. Varone, Independent

Results
1972 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Philip Noel 216,953 52.55%
Republican Herbert F. DeSimone 194,315 47.07%
Independent Adam J. Varone 1,597 0.39%
Majority 22,638
Turnout 412,866
Democratic hold Swing

References
  1. "America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State". Books.google.com. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
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