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1972 Rhode Island gubernatorial election 
Summary
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.
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Noel: 50–60% 60–70% DeSimone: 40–50% 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election edit
Candidates edit
Major party candidates
- Philip Noel, Democratic
- Herbert F. DeSimone, Republican
Other candidates
- Adam J. Varone, Independent
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| 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 | ||||