1978 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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.

1978 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
November 7, 1978
 
Nominee J. Joseph Garrahy Lincoln Almond Joseph A. Doorley Jr.
Party Democratic Republican Independent
Popular vote 197,386 96,596 20,381
Percentage 62.79% 30.73% 6.48%
County results
Garrahy:      50–60%      60–70%
Governor before election

J. Joseph Garrahy
Democratic

 Elected Governor

J. Joseph Garrahy
Democratic

Elections in Rhode Island

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • J. Joseph Garrahy, Democratic
  • Lincoln Almond, Republican

Other candidates

  • Joseph A. Doorley Jr., Independent

Results
1978 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic J. Joseph Garrahy 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
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References
  1. "General Election November 7, 1978". Elections.ri.gov. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
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