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.
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 Pastore: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Ruerat: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election edit
Candidates edit
Major party candidates
- John Pastore, Democratic
- Albert P. Ruerat, Republican
Other candidates
- Clemens J. France, Progressive
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | John Pastore (incumbent) | 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 edit
- ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved April 22, 2020.