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The 1966 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966. Incumbent Republican John Chafee defeated Democratic nominee Horace E. Hobbs with 63.30% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

  • John Chafee, Republican
  • Horace E. Hobbs, Democratic

Results

1966 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John Chafee (incumbent) 210,202 63.30%
Democratic Horace E. Hobbs 121,862 36.70%
Majority 88,340
Turnout 332,064
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved April 6, 2020.