1978 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1978 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Democrat J. Joseph Garrahy defeated Republican nominee and future governor Lincoln Almond with 62.79% of the vote.

1978 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

November 7, 1978

Nominee J. Joseph Garrahy Lincoln Almond Joseph A. Doorley Jr. Party Democratic Republican Independent Popular vote 197,386 96,596 20,381 Percentage 62.79% 30.73% 6.48%

Garrahy:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Almond:      50–60%

Governor before election J. Joseph Garrahy Democratic Elected Governor J. Joseph Garrahy Democratic

General election

Candidates

• Lincoln Almond, U.S Attorney for the District of Rhode Island (Republican)

• Joseph A. Doorley Jr., former mayor of Providence (Independent)
• J. Joseph Garrahy, incumbent governor (Democratic)

Results

1978 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	J. Joseph Garrahy (incumbent)	197,386	62.79%
	Republican	Lincoln Almond	96,596	30.73%
	Independent	Joseph A. Doorley Jr.	20,381	6.48%
Majority			100,790
Turnout			314,363
	Democratic hold		Swing