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The 1938 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1938. Republican nominee William Henry Vanderbilt III defeated Democratic incumbent Robert E. Quinn with 54.17% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Results

1938 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican William Henry Vanderbilt III 168,624 54.17%
Democratic Robert E. Quinn (incumbent) 129,603 41.63%
Independent Walter E. O'Hara 12,696 4.08%
Communist Morris Kominsky 366 0.12%
Majority 39,021
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

  1. ^ Moore, John Leo, ed. (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9780871879967. Retrieved May 3, 2020.