1976 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
The 1976 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1976. Democratic nominee J. Joseph Garrahy defeated Republican nominee James L. Taft Jr. with 54.82% of the vote.
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 14, 1976.[1]
Candidates
- J. Joseph Garrahy, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
- Giovanni Folcarelli, former Lieutenant Governor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | J. Joseph Garrahy | 113,625 | 82.37 | |
| Democratic | Giovanni Folcarelli | 24,314 | 17.63 | |
| Total votes | 137,939 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- J. Joseph Garrahy, Democratic
- James L. Taft Jr., Republican
Other candidates
- John C. Swift, Independent
- Stewart L. Engel, Libertarian
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | J. Joseph Garrahy | 218,561 | 54.82% | ||
| Republican | James L. Taft Jr. | 178,254 | 44.71% | ||
| Independent | John C. Swift | 1,267 | 0.32% | ||
| Libertarian | Stewart L. Engel | 601 | 0.15% | ||
| Majority | 40,307 | ||||
| Turnout | 398,683 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
- "General Election November 2, 1976". Elections.ri.gov. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
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