1934 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1934 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1934. Incumbent Democrat Theodore F. Green defeated Republican nominee Luke H. Callan with 56.62% of the vote.

1934 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

← 1932 November 6, 1934 1936 →
 
Nominee Theodore F. Green Luke H. Callan
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 140,258 105,139
Percentage 56.62% 42.44%

County results
Green:      50–60%
Callan:      50–60%

Governor before election

Theodore F. Green
Democratic

Elected Governor

Theodore F. Green
Democratic

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • Theodore F. Green, Democratic
  • Luke H. Callan, Republican

Other candidates

  • Joseph M. Coldwell, Socialist

Results

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1934 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Theodore F. Green (incumbent) 140,258 56.62%
Republican Luke H. Callan 105,139 42.44%
Socialist Joseph M. Coldwell 2,333 0.94%
Majority 35,119
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ Moore, John Leo, ed. (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9780871879967. Retrieved May 6, 2020.