The 1974 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1974. Incumbent Democrat Philip Noel defeated Republican nominee James W. Nugent with 78.48% of the vote.
General election
Candidates Philip Noel, Democratic James W. Nugent, Republican
Results
By county Phillip NoelDemocratic James NugentRepublican County Votes % Votes % Bristol13,08375.8%4,16624.2% Kent42,91777.3%12,58122.7% Newport17,69677.0%5,28923.0% Providence160,21980.2%39,51819.8% Washington18,52170.7%7,67029.3% Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic Washington
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