1976 Rhode Island gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1976 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Country:Rhode Island
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1974 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1974
Next Election:1978 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Next Year:1978
Election Date:November 2, 1976
Image1:File:J. Joseph Garrahy, Rhode Island Governor (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:J. Joseph Garrahy
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:218,561
Percentage1:54.82%
Nominee2:James L. Taft Jr.
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:178,254
Percentage2:44.71%
Governor
Before Election:Philip Noel
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:J. Joseph Garrahy
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

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

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Book: Guide to U.S. Elections . 9781483380353 . March 29, 2020. Kalb . Deborah . 24 December 2015 . CQ Press .