1952 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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.

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%

County results Municipality results Roberts:      50–60%      60–70% Archambault:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election Dennis J. Roberts Democratic Elected Governor Dennis J. Roberts Democratic

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

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Dennis J. Roberts, incumbent Governor since 1951
• Arthur E. Marley

Results

Democratic primary results^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	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

Candidates

• Raoul Archambault Jr. (Republican)
• Dennis J. Roberts, incumbent Governor since 1951 (Democratic)

Results

1952 Rhode Island gubernatorial election^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	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