1946 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1946 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

← 1944 November 5, 1946 1948 →
 
Nominee John Pastore John G. Murphy
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 148,885 125,456
Percentage 54.27% 45.73%

County results
Pastore:      50–60%      60–70%
Murphy:      50-60%

Governor before election

John Pastore
Democratic

Elected Governor

John Pastore
Democratic

The 1946 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946. Incumbent Democrat John Pastore defeated Republican nominee John G. Murphy with 54.27% of the vote.