1974 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1974 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1974. Incumbent Democrat Philip Noel defeated Republican nominee James W. Nugent with 78.48% of the vote.

1974 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
November 5, 1974
 
Nominee Philip Noel James W. Nugent
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 252,436 69,224
Percentage 78.48% 21.52%
County results
Noel:      70–80%      80–90%
Governor before election

Philip Noel
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Philip Noel
Democratic

Elections in Rhode Island

General election

Candidates
  • Philip Noel, Democratic
  • James W. Nugent, Republican

Results
1974 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Philip Noel 252,436 78.48%
Republican James W. Nugent 69,224 21.52%
Majority 183,212
Turnout 321,660
Democratic hold Swing

References
  1. "America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State". Books.google.com. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
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