1970 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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The1970 Rhode Island gubernatorial electionwas held on November 3, 1970.IncumbentDemocratFrank Lichtnarrowly defeatedRepublicannomineeHerbert F. DeSimonewith 50.07% of the vote.
Primary elections[edit]
Primary electionswere held on September 15, 1970.[1]
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
- Herbert F. DeSimone,Attorney General of Rhode Island
- Raymond W. Monaco
Results[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Herbert F. DeSimone | 11,826 | 95.99 | |
| Republican | Raymond W. Monaco | 494 | 4.01 | |
| Total votes | 12,320 | 100.00 | ||
General election[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Major party candidates
- Frank Licht, Democratic
- Herbert F. DeSimone, Republican
Other candidates
Results[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank Licht (incumbent) | 173,420 | 50.07% | ||
| Republican | Herbert F. DeSimone | 171,549 | 49.53% | ||
| Socialist Workers | John E. Powers | 1,372 | 0.40% | ||
| Majority | 1,871 | ||||
| Turnout | 346,342 | ||||
| Democratichold | Swing | ||||
References[edit]
- ^abKalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015).Guide to U.S. Elections.CQ Press.ISBN9781483380353.RetrievedApril 3,2020.
- ^Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015).America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State.CQ Press.ISBN9781483383026.RetrievedApril 3,2020.