1926 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1926 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

← 1924 November 2, 1926 1928 →
 
Nominee Aram J. Pothier Joseph H. Gainer
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 89,574 75,882
Percentage 53.90% 45.66%

County results
Pothier:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Aram J. Pothier
Republican

Elected Governor

Aram J. Pothier
Republican

The 1926 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican Aram J. Pothier defeated Democratic nominee Joseph H. Gainer with 53.90% of the vote.

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • Aram J. Pothier, Republican
  • Joseph H. Gainer, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Peter McDermott, Socialist Labor

Results

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1926 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Aram J. Pothier (incumbent) 89,574 53.90%
Democratic Joseph H. Gainer 75,882 45.66%
Socialist Labor Peter McDermott 743 0.45%
Majority 13,692
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ Moore, John Leo, ed. (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9780871879967. Retrieved May 13, 2020.