1972 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1972 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

November 7, 1972

Nominee Philip Noel Herbert F. DeSimone Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 216,953 194,315 Percentage 52.55% 47.07%

County results Noel:      50–60% DeSimone:      50-60%

Governor before election Frank Licht Democratic Elected Governor Philip Noel Democratic

The 1972 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1972. Democratic nominee Philip Noel defeated Republican nominee Herbert F. DeSimone with 52.55% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Philip Noel, Democratic
• Herbert F. DeSimone, Republican

Other candidates

• Adam J. Varone, Independent

Results

1972 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Philip Noel	216,953	52.55%
	Republican	Herbert F. DeSimone	194,315	47.07%
	Independent	Adam J. Varone	1,597	0.39%
Majority			22,638
Turnout			412,866
	Democratic hold		Swing