1978 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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![]() Garrahy: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Almond: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||||||
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The 1978 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Democrat J. Joseph Garrahy defeated Republican nominee Lincoln Almond with 62.79% of the vote.
General election[]
Candidates[]
Major party candidates
- J. Joseph Garrahy, Democratic
- Lincoln Almond, Republican
Other candidates
- Joseph A. Doorley Jr., Independent
Results[]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | J. Joseph Garrahy (incumbent) | 197,386 | 62.79% | ||
Republican | Lincoln Almond | 96,596 | 30.73% | ||
Independent | Joseph A. Doorley Jr. | 20,381 | 6.48% | ||
Majority | 100,790 | ||||
Turnout | 314,363 | ||||
Democratic hold | Swing |
References[]
- ^ "General Election November 7, 1978". Elections.ri.gov. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
Categories:
- Rhode Island gubernatorial elections
- 1978 United States gubernatorial elections
- 1978 Rhode Island elections