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The 1978 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Democrat J. Joseph Garrahy defeated Republican nominee and future Governor 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

1978 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
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

  1. ^ "General Election November 7, 1978". Elections.ri.gov. Retrieved March 29, 2020.