1986 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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.
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 9, 1986.[1]
Candidates
- Bruce Sundlun, businessman
- Steve White
Results
| 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
| 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
- "1986 Count Book" (PDF). Secretary of State of Rhode Island. 1986. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
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