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1926 Rhode Island Gubernatorial Election

Rhode Island · 2 candidates · See every 1926 Governor race

Who won the 1926 Rhode Island Gubernatorial Election?

Aram J. Pothier won the 1926 Rhode Island Gubernatorial Election. Aram J. Pothier received 89,574 popular votes (53.9%). The main challenger was Joseph H. Gainer (45.66%).

See the full head-to-head between Pothier and Gainer

Pothier +8.2 pts · won by 13,692 votes
Aram J. PothierRepublicanWINNER53.9%
89,574 votes
Joseph H. GainerDemocratic45.66%
75,882 votes
Popular-vote totals for governor elections are compiled from official state results (via Wikipedia); Louisiana shows the decisive round of its jungle primary.

Data last verified July 28, 2026.