1952 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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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.
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November 4, 1952
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Roberts: 50–60% 60–70% Archambault: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | |||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections were held on September 24, 1952.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Dennis J. Roberts, incumbent Governor since 1951
- Arthur E. Marley
Results
| 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
- Raoul Archambault Jr. (Republican)
- Dennis J. Roberts, incumbent Governor since 1951 (Democratic)
Results
| 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 | ||||