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.

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

By county

Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic

• Kent
• Washington

References