1932 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1932 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1932. Democratic nominee Theodore F. Green defeated incumbent Republican Norman S. Case with 55.20% of the vote.

1932 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

← 1930November 8, 19321934 →
 
NomineeTheodore F. GreenNorman S. Case
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote146,474115,438
Percentage55.20%43.50%

Governor before election

Norman S. Case
Republican

Elected Governor

Theodore F. Green
Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Theodore F. Green, Democratic
  • Norman S. Case, Republican

Other candidates

  • Frederick W. Hurst, Socialist
  • James P. Reid, Communist
  • Roscoe W. Phillips, Prohibition
  • Charles F. Bishop, Socialist Labor

Results

1932 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
DemocraticTheodore F. Green 146,474 55.20%
RepublicanNorman S. Case (incumbent)115,43843.50%
SocialistFrederick W. Hurst1,9490.73%
CommunistJames P. Reid5490.21%
ProhibitionRoscoe W. Phillips5030.19%
Socialist LaborCharles F. Bishop4410.17%
Majority31,036
Turnout
Democratic gain from RepublicanSwing

References