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The1984 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1984. Incumbent GovernorJ. Joseph Garrahy retired after four terms in office.Republican nominee andCranston mayorEdward D. DiPrete defeatedDemocratic nominee Anthony J. Solomon with 60% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on September 11, 1984.[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 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Republicangain fromDemocratic | Swing | ||||
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