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.
General election
Candidates Frank Licht, Democratic John Chafee, Republican
Results
By county Frank LichtDemocratic John ChafeeRepublican All OthersIndependent County Votes % Votes % Votes % Bristol8,68344.7%10,73555.3%10.01% Kent27,36045.2%33,10754.8%00.0% Newport12,85346.7%14,65753.3%00.0% Providence135,22354.2%114,46845.8%00.0% Washington11,64743.7%14,99156.3%00.0% Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic Providence
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