1952 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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Nominee  | Dennis J. Roberts | Raoul Archambault Jr.  |
Party  | Democratic | Republican
Popular vote  | 215,587 | 194,102
Percentage  | 52.62% | 47.38%

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County results

Municipality results

Roberts:  50–60% 60–70%
Archambault:  50–60% 60–70% 70–80%

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| Governor before election

Dennis J. Roberts
Democratic

| Elected Governor

Dennis J. Roberts
Democratic

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The 1952 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952. Incumbent Democrat Dennis J. Roberts defeated Republican nominee Raoul Archambault Jr. with 52.62% of the vote.

## Primary elections

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Primary elections were held on September 24, 1952.[1]

### Democratic primary

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#### Candidates

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* Dennis J. Roberts, incumbent governor
* Arthur E. Marley

#### Results

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Democratic primary results[1] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Dennis J. Roberts (incumbent)  | 35,490  | 91.06
| Democratic | Arthur E. Marley  | 3,483  | 8.94
Total votes  | 38,973  | 100.00

## General election

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### Candidates

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* Dennis J. Roberts, Democratic
* Raoul Archambault Jr., Republican

### Results

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1952 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[2] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %  | ±%

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| Democratic | Dennis J. Roberts (incumbent)  | 215,587  | 52.62%  |
| Republican | Raoul Archambault Jr.  | 194,102  | 47.38%  |
Majority  | 21,485  |  |
Turnout | 409,689  |  |
| Democratic hold | Swing |  |

## References

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1. ^ a b Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
2. ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved April 18, 2020.

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