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1922 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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1922 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

← 1920 November 7, 1922 1924 →
 
Nominee William S. Flynn Harold J. Gross
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 81,935 74,724
Percentage 51.72% 47.17%

County results
Flynn:      50–60%
Gross:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Emery J. San Souci
Republican

Elected Governor

William S. Flynn
Democratic

The 1922 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1922. Democratic nominee William S. Flynn defeated Republican nominee Harold J. Gross with 51.72% of the vote.

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • William S. Flynn, Democratic
  • Harold J. Gross, Republican

Other candidates

  • Charles F. Bishop, Socialist Labor
  • George W. Miller, Independent

Results

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1922 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic William S. Flynn 81,935 51.72%
Republican Harold J. Gross 74,724 47.17%
Socialist Labor Charles F. Bishop 949 0.60%
Independent George W. Miller 802 0.51%
Majority 7,211
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican 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 15, 2020.