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The1976 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1976.Democratic nomineeJ. Joseph Garrahy defeatedRepublican nomineeJames L. Taft Jr. with 54.82% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on September 14, 1976.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | J. Joseph Garrahy | 113,625 | 82.37 | |
| Democratic | Giovanni Folcarelli | 24,314 | 17.63 | |
| Total votes | 137,939 | 100.00 | ||
Major party candidates
Other candidates
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | J. Joseph Garrahy | 218,561 | 54.82% | ||
| Republican | James L. Taft Jr. | 178,254 | 44.71% | ||
| Independent | John C. Swift | 1,267 | 0.32% | ||
| Libertarian | Stewart L. Engel | 601 | 0.15% | ||
| Majority | 40,307 | ||||
| Turnout | 398,683 | ||||
| Democratichold | Swing | ||||
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