1928 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

Summary

The 1928 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1928. Incumbent Republican Norman S. Case defeated Democratic nominee Alberic A. Archambault with 51.59% of the vote.

1928 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

← 1926 November 6, 1928 1930 →
 
Nominee Norman S. Case Alberic A. Archambault
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 121,748 113,594
Percentage 51.59% 48.13%

Governor before election

Norman S. Case
Republican

Elected Governor

Norman S. Case
Republican

General election edit

Candidates edit

Major party candidates

  • Norman S. Case, Republican
  • Alberic A. Archambault, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Charles F. Bishop, Socialist Labor
  • Edward W. Theinert, Workers

Results edit

1928 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Norman S. Case (incumbent) 121,748 51.59%
Democratic Alberic A. Archambault 113,594 48.13%
Socialist Labor Charles F. Bishop 388 0.16%
Workers Edward W. Theinert 275 0.12%
Majority 8,154
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References edit

  1. ^ Moore, John Leo, ed. (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9780871879967. Retrieved May 11, 2020.