1988 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1988 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1988. Incumbent Republican Edward D. DiPrete defeated Democratic nominee Bruce Sundlun with 50.83% of the vote.

1988 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
November 8, 1988
 
Nominee Edward D. DiPrete Bruce Sundlun
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 203,550 196,925
Percentage 50.83% 49.17%
Governor before election

Edward D. DiPrete
Republican

 Elected Governor

Edward D. DiPrete
Republican

Elections in Rhode Island

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 14, 1988.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Bruce Sundlun 68,065 90.28
Democratic Peter Van Daam 7,328 9.72
Total votes 75,393 100.00

General election

Candidates
  • Edward D. DiPrete, Republican
  • Bruce Sundlun, Democratic

Results
1988 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Edward D. DiPrete (incumbent) 203,550 50.83%
Democratic Bruce Sundlun 196,925 49.17%
Majority 6,614
Turnout 400,516
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References
  1. "1988 Count Book" (PDF). Secretary of State of Rhode Island. 1988. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
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