The 1962 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962. Republican nominee John Chafee defeated Democratic incumbent John A. Notte Jr. with 50.06% of the vote, a margin of just 398 votes.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on September 11, 1962.
Democratic primary
Candidates John A. Notte Jr., incumbent governor Kevin K. Coleman, Mayor of Woonsocket Francis A. Manzi
Results
Republican primary
Candidates John Chafee, State Representative Louis V. Jackvony, former attorney general of Rhode Island Raymond W. Monaco
Results
General election
Candidates John Chafee, Republican John A. Notte Jr., Democratic
Results
By county John ChafeeRepublican John NotteDemocratic County Votes % Votes % Bristol9,34558.8%6,53541.2% Kent27,61458.7%19,43041.3% Newport11,73651.9%10,86048.1% Providence103,00746.5%118,72753.5% Washington12,25060.5%8,00239.5% Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican Kent Bristol Newport
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