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The 1986 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1986. Incumbent Republican Edward D. DiPrete defeated Democratic nominee Bruce Sundlun with 64.70% of the vote.

This would be the first of three consecutive races between DiPrete and Sundlun.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 9, 1986.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Bruce Sundlun 43,120 75.33
Democratic Steve White 14,124 24.67
Total votes 57,244 100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

  • Robert J. Healey, Independent
  • Tony Affigne, Independent

Results

1986 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Edward D. DiPrete (incumbent) 208,822 64.70%
Democratic Bruce Sundlun 104,504 32.38%
Independent Robert J. Healey 5,964 1.85%
Independent Tony Affigne 3,481 1.08%
Majority 104,314
Turnout 322,724
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. ^ a b c "1986 Count Book" (PDF). Secretary of State of Rhode Island. 1986. Retrieved January 11, 2019.[permanent dead link]