1972 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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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
| 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 | ||||
References
- ^ Cook, Rhodes (17 November 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved March 30, 2020.