1940 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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County results McGrath: 50–60% 60–70% Vanderbilt: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 1940 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Democratic nominee J. Howard McGrath defeated incumbent Republican William Henry Vanderbilt III with 55.84% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- J. Howard McGrath, Democratic
- William Henry Vanderbilt III, Republican
Other candidates
- Wilfred J. Boissy, Communist
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | J. Howard McGrath | 177,937 | 55.84% | ||
Republican | William Henry Vanderbilt III (incumbent) | 140,480 | 44.08% | ||
Communist | Wilfred J. Boissy | 257 | 0.08% | ||
Majority | 37,457 | ||||
Turnout | |||||
Democratic gain from Republican | Swing |
References
- ^ Moore, John Leo, ed. (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9780871879967. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
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