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The 1980 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1980. Incumbent Democrat J. Joseph Garrahy defeated Republican nominee Buddy Cianci with 73.71% of the vote despite the fact that Jimmy Carter carried the state by a much smaller margin in the concurrent presidential election.
General election
Candidates
- J. Joseph Garrahy - Governor of Rhode Island (Democratic)
- Buddy Cianci - Mayor of Providence (Republican)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | J. Joseph Garrahy (incumbent) | 299,174 | 73.71% | ||
| Republican | Buddy Cianci | 106,729 | 26.29% | ||
| Majority | 192,445 | ||||
| Turnout | 405,916 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
By county
| Joseph Garrahy Democratic |
Buddy Cianci Republican | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County | Votes | % | Votes | % |
| Bristol | 15,260 | 72.2% | 5,881 | 27.8% |
| Kent | 53,492 | 76.3% | 16,606 | 23.7% |
| Newport | 25,536 | 76.8% | 7,633 | 23.2% |
| Providence | 175,635 | 72.5% | 66,571 | 27.5% |
| Washington | 29,451 | 74.6% | 10,038 | 25.4% |
References
- ↑ "General Election November 4, 1980". Elections.ri.gov. Retrieved March 27, 2020.