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The 1984 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1984. Republican nominee and Cranston mayor Edward D. DiPrete defeated Democratic nominee Anthony J. Solomon with 60% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 11, 1984.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

  • Anthony J. Solomon, Rhode Island State Treasurer
  • Joseph W. Walsh

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Anthony J. Solomon 73,090 57.95
Democratic Joseph W. Walsh 53,041 42.05
Total votes 126,131 100.00

General election

Candidates

  • Edward D. DiPrete, Republican
  • Anthony J. Solomon, Democratic

Results

1984 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Edward D. DiPrete 245,059 60.01%
Democratic Anthony J. Solomon 163,311 39.99%
Majority 81,748
Turnout 408,375
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

  1. ^ a b c "1984 Count Book" (PDF). Secretary of State of Rhode Island. 1984. Retrieved February 2, 2019.[permanent dead link]
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