1954 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1954 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
	Roberts: 50–60% 60–70%; Lewis: 50–60% 60–70%
Governor before election; Dennis J. Roberts; Democratic	Elected Governor ; Dennis J. Roberts; Democratic

The 1954 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Democrat Dennis J. Roberts defeated Republican nominee Dean J. Lewis with 57.69% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Dennis J. Roberts, Democratic
Dean J. Lewis, Republican

Other candidates

Arthur E. Marley, Independent

Results

1954 Rhode Island gubernatorial election^[1]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Dennis J. Roberts (incumbent)	189,595	57.69%
	Republican	Dean J. Lewis	137,131	41.72%
	Independent	Arthur E. Marley	1,944	0.59%
Majority			52,464
Turnout			328,670
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

^ Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved April 15, 2020.

[1] Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved April 15, 2020.

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