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1926 Rhode Island gubernatorial election 
Summary
The 1926 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican Aram J. Pothier defeated Democratic nominee Joseph H. Gainer with 53.90% of the vote.
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General election edit
Candidates edit
Major party candidates
- Aram J. Pothier, Republican
- Joseph H. Gainer, Democratic
Other candidates
- Peter McDermott, Socialist Labor
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Aram J. Pothier (incumbent) | 89,574 | 53.90% | ||
| Democratic | Joseph H. Gainer | 75,882 | 45.66% | ||
| Socialist Labor | Peter McDermott | 743 | 0.45% | ||
| Majority | 13,692 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||