1984 Rhode Island gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1984 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Country:Rhode Island
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1982 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1982
Next Election:1986 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Next Year:1986
Election Date:November 6, 1984
Image1:File:RI Governor Edward D. DiPrete 1985-1991 (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Edward D. DiPrete
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:245,059
Percentage1:60.01%
Nominee2:Anthony J. Solomon
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:163,311
Percentage2:39.99%
Governor
Before Election:J. Joseph Garrahy
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Edward D. DiPrete
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1984 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1984. Republican nominee and Cranston mayor Edward D. DiPrete defeated Democratic nominee Anthony J. Solomon with 60% of the vote.

Primary elections

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

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1984 Count Book . . 1984 . February 2, 2019 .