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.

1976 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
November 2, 1976
 
Nominee J. Joseph Garrahy James L. Taft Jr.
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 218,561 178,254
Percentage 54.82% 44.71%
Governor before election

Philip Noel
Democratic

 Elected Governor

J. Joseph Garrahy
Democratic

Elections in Rhode Island
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Primary elections

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

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