1976_Rhode_Island_gubernatorial_election

1976 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1976 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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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.

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Primary elections

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

Democratic primary

Candidates

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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

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References

  1. [1]
    Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
  2. [2]
    "General Election November 2, 1976". Elections.ri.gov. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
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