1962 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
The 1962 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962. Republican nominee John Chafee defeated Democratic incumbent John A. Notte Jr. with 50.06% of the vote, a margin of just 398 votes.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 11, 1962.Democratic primary
Candidates
- John A. Notte Jr., incumbent governor
- Kevin K. Coleman, Mayor of Woonsocket
- Francis A. Manzi
Republican primary
Candidates
- John Chafee, State Representative
- Louis V. Jackvony, former attorney general of Rhode Island
- Raymond W. Monaco
General election
Candidates
- John Chafee, Republican
- John A. Notte Jr., Democratic