1984 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1984 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1984. Republican nominee Edward D. DiPrete defeated Democratic nominee Anthony J. Solomon with 60.01% of the vote.

1984 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
November 6, 1984
 
Nominee Edward D. DiPrete Anthony J. Solomon
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 245,059 163,311
Percentage 60.01% 39.99%
Governor before election

J. Joseph Garrahy
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Edward D. DiPrete
Republican

Elections in Rhode Island
Federal government
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State government
General elections
Gubernatorial elections
State Senate elections
State House of Representatives elections
Providence
Mayoral elections

Primary elections

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

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. "1984 Count Book" (PDF). Secretary of State of Rhode Island. 1984. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
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