The 1964 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1964. Incumbent Republican John Chafee defeated Democratic nominee Edward P. Gallogly with 61.15% of the vote.

Primary elections Primary elections were held on September 17, 1964.

Democratic primary

Candidates Edward P. Gallogly, incumbent lieutenant governor Alexander R. Walsh John L. Rego

Results

General election

Candidates John Chafee, Republican Edward P. Gallogly, Democratic

Results

By county John ChafeeRepublican Edward GalloglyDemocratic All Others County Votes % Votes % Votes % Bristol12,94668.6%5,92631.4%00.0% Kent38,09866.7%19,03333.3%00.0% Newport17,00063.2%9,88336.8%00.0% Providence155,59359.0%108,31541.0%20.01% Washington15,86463.8%9,00838.9%00.0% Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican Providence

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