1984 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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.

1984 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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Nominee Edward D. DiPrete Anthony J. Solomon
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 245,059 163,311
Percentage 60.01% 39.99%

DiPrete:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Solomon:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

J. Joseph Garrahy
Democratic

Elected Governor

Edward D. DiPrete
Republican

Primary elections

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

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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

Results

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Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Anthony J. Solomon 73,090 57.95
Democratic Joseph W. Walsh 53,041 42.05
Total votes 126,131 100.00

General election

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Candidates

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

Results

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1984 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Edward D. DiPrete 245,059 60.01%
Democratic Anthony J. Solomon 163,311 39.99%
Majority 81,748
Turnout 408,375
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

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  1. ^ a b c "1984 Count Book" (PDF). Secretary of State of Rhode Island. 1984. Retrieved February 2, 2019.[permanent dead link]