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The1938 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1938.Republican nomineeWilliam Henry Vanderbilt III defeatedDemocratic incumbentRobert E. Quinn with 54.17% of the vote. This was the last time until1958 a Republican was electedGovernor of Rhode Island.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William Henry Vanderbilt III | 168,624 | 54.17% | ||
| Democratic | Robert E. Quinn (incumbent) | 129,603 | 41.63% | ||
| Independent | Walter E. O'Hara | 12,696 | 4.08% | ||
| Communist | Morris Kominsky | 366 | 0.12% | ||
| Majority | 39,021 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republicangain fromDemocratic | Swing | ||||