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The 1980 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1980. Incumbent Democrat J. Joseph Garrahy defeated Republican nominee Buddy Cianci with 73.71% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

  • J. Joseph Garrahy, Democratic
  • Buddy Cianci, Republican

Results

1980 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic J. Joseph Garrahy (incumbent) 299,174 73.71%
Republican Buddy Cianci 106,729 26.29%
Majority 192,445
Turnout 405,916
Democratic hold Swing

References

  1. ^ "General Election November 4, 1980". Elections.ri.gov. Retrieved March 27, 2020.