The 1970 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Democrat Frank Licht very narrowly defeated Republican nominee Herbert F. DeSimone with 50.07% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on September 15, 1970.
Republican primary
Candidates Herbert F. DeSimone, Attorney General of Rhode Island Raymond W. Monaco
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates Frank Licht, Democratic Herbert F. DeSimone, Republican
Other candidates John E. Powers, Independent
Results
By county Frank LichtDemocratic Herbert DiSimoneRepublican John PowersSocialist Workers County Votes % Votes % Votes % Bristol8,29046.6%9,45253.1%450.3% Kent27,07547.7%29,51352.0%1870.3% Newport11,47347.5%12,56252.0%1060.4% Providence114,85351.5%107,26948.1%9180.4% Washington11,72947.7%12,75351.8%1160.5%
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