1936 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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The 1936 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936. Democratic nominee Robert E. Quinn defeated Republican nominee Charles P. Sisson with 53.66% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Robert E. Quinn, Democratic
- Charles P. Sisson, Republican
Other candidates
- Charles F. Bishop, Socialist Labor
- James P. Reid, Communist
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert E. Quinn | 160,776 | 53.66% | ||
| Republican | Charles P. Sisson | 137,369 | 45.85% | ||
| Socialist Labor | Charles F. Bishop | 998 | 0.33% | ||
| Communist | James P. Reid | 481 | 0.16% | ||
| Majority | 23,407 | ||||
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| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ "Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved May 3, 2020.