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1954 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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1954 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

← 1952 November 2, 1954 1956 →
 
Nominee Dennis J. Roberts Dean J. Lewis
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 189,595 137,131
Percentage 57.69% 41.72%

Roberts:      50–60%      60–70%
Lewis:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Dennis J. Roberts
Democratic

Elected Governor

Dennis J. Roberts
Democratic

The 1954 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Democrat Dennis J. Roberts defeated Republican nominee Dean J. Lewis with 57.69% of the vote.

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • Dennis J. Roberts, Democratic
  • Dean J. Lewis, Republican

Other candidates

  • Arthur E. Marley, Independent

Results

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1954 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Dennis J. Roberts (incumbent) 189,595 57.69%
Republican Dean J. Lewis 137,131 41.72%
Independent Arthur E. Marley 1,944 0.59%
Majority 52,464
Turnout 328,670
Democratic hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved April 15, 2020.