1970_Rhode_Island_gubernatorial_election

1970 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1970 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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The 1970 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Democrat Frank Licht narrowly defeated Republican nominee Herbert F. DeSimone with 50.07% of the vote.

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Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 15, 1970.[1]

Republican primary

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General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Frank Licht, Democratic
  • Herbert F. DeSimone, Republican

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References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  2. Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved April 3, 2020.

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