1974 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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1974 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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Nominee Philip Noel James W. Nugent
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 252,436 69,224
Percentage 78.48% 21.52%

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1974 Rhode Island gubernatorial election results map by municipality.svg
Noel:      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election

Philip Noel
Democratic

Elected Governor

Philip Noel
Democratic

The 1974 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1974. Incumbent Democrat Philip Noel defeated Republican nominee James W. Nugent with 78.48% of the vote.

General election[]

Candidates[]

  • Philip Noel, Democratic
  • James W. Nugent, Republican

Results[]

1974 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Philip Noel (incumbent) 252,436 78.48%
Republican James W. Nugent 69,224 21.52%
Majority 183,212
Turnout 321,660
Democratic hold Swing

References[]

  1. ^ Cook, Rhodes (17 November 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
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