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The1966 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966. IncumbentRepublicanJohn Chafee defeatedDemocratic nominee Horace E. Hobbs with 63.30% of the vote.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | John Chafee (incumbent) | 210,202 | 63.30% | ||
| Democratic | Horace E. Hobbs | 121,862 | 36.70% | ||
| Majority | 88,340 | ||||
| Turnout | 332,064 | ||||
| Republicanhold | Swing | ||||