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.

Candidates

 * John A. Notte Jr., incumbent Governor
 * Kevin K. Coleman, Mayor of Woonsocket
 * Francis A. Manzi

Candidates

 * John Chafee, State Representative
 * Louis V. Jackvony, former Attorney General of Rhode Island
 * Raymond W. Monaco

Candidates

 * John Chafee, Republican
 * John A. Notte Jr., Democratic