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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.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 14, 1976.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
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

1976 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[2]
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

  1. ^ a b Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
  2. ^ "General Election November 2, 1976". Elections.ri.gov. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
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