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1984 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1984 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1984. Incumbent Governor J. Joseph Garrahy retired after four terms in office. 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.

Democratic primary

Candidates

  • Anthony J. Solomon, Rhode Island State Treasurer
  • Joseph W. Walsh

Results

General election

Candidates

  • Edward D. DiPrete, Republican
  • Anthony J. Solomon, Democratic

Results

By county

Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican

  • All 5

References