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Licht: 50–60% 60–70% Chafee: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 1968 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968. Democratic nominee Frank Licht defeated incumbent Republican John Chafee with 51.02% of the vote.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Frank Licht | 195,766 | 51.02% | ||
Republican | John Chafee (incumbent) | 187,958 | 48.98% | ||
Majority | 7,808 | ||||
Turnout | 383,725 | ||||
Democratic gain from Republican | Swing |