1952 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1952 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

November 4, 1952

Nominee Dennis J. Roberts Raoul Archambault Jr. Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 215,587 194,102 Percentage 52.62% 47.38%

County results Municipality results Roberts:      50–60%      60–70% Archambault:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election Dennis J. Roberts Democratic Elected Governor Dennis J. Roberts Democratic

The 1952 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952. Incumbent Democrat Dennis J. Roberts defeated Republican nominee Raoul Archambault Jr. with 52.62% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 24, 1952.^[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Dennis J. Roberts, incumbent governor
• Arthur E. Marley

Results

Democratic primary results^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Dennis J. Roberts (incumbent)	35,490	91.06
	Democratic	Arthur E. Marley	3,483	8.94
Total votes			38,973	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Dennis J. Roberts, Democratic
• Raoul Archambault Jr., Republican

Results

1952 Rhode Island gubernatorial election^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Dennis J. Roberts (incumbent)	215,587	52.62%
	Republican	Raoul Archambault Jr.	194,102	47.38%
Majority			21,485
Turnout			409,689
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
2. Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved April 18, 2020.