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

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Nominee Philip Noel Herbert DeSimone
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 216,953 194,315
Percentage 52.55% 47.07%

Noel:      50–60%      60–70%
DeSimone:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election

Frank Licht
Democratic

Elected Governor

Philip Noel
Democratic

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

  • Adam J. Varone, Independent

Results

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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

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  1. ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved March 30, 2020.