The 1976 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1976. Democratic nominee J. Joseph Garrahy defeated Republican nominee James L. Taft Jr. with 54.82% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on September 14, 1976.
Democratic primary
Candidates J. Joseph Garrahy, incumbent lieutenant governor Giovanni Folcarelli, former lieutenant governor
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates J. Joseph Garrahy, Democratic James L. Taft Jr., Republican
Other candidates John C. Swift, Independent Stewart L. Engel, Libertarian
Results
By county Joseph GarrahyDemocratic James TaftRepublican All OthersIndependent County Votes % Votes % Votes % Bristol10,53250.5%10,23349.1%960.4% Kent33,25048.1%35,55651.4%3080.4% Newport16,80253.9%14,19345.5%1950.6% Providence142,02458.5%99,52241.0%1,0930.4% Washington15,95345.7%18,75053.8%1760.5% Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican Kent Washington
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