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The 1968 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968. Democratic nominee Frank Licht defeated incumbent Republican John Chafee with 51.02% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

  • Frank Licht, Democratic
  • John Chafee, Republican

Results

1968 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Frank Licht 195,766 51.02%
Republican John Chafee (incumbent) 187,958 48.98%
Majority 7,808
Turnout 383,725
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

  1. ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved April 3, 2020.