The 1972 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1972. Democratic nominee Philip Noel defeated Republican nominee Herbert F. DeSimone with 52.55% of the vote.
General election
Candidates Major party candidates Herbert F. DeSimone, Republican Philip Noel, Democratic
Other candidates Adam J. Varone, Independent
Results
By county Phillip NoelDemocratic Herbert DiSimoneRepublican Adam VaroneIndependent County Votes % Votes % Votes % Bristol11,24751.7%10,44948.0%690.3% Kent35,51850.8%34,14948.9%2230.3% Newport17,35055.7%13,75244.1%700.2% Providence137,49753.4%119,06046.2%1,0930.4% Washington15,34147.4%16,90552.2%1420.4% Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic Bristol Kent Newport
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