The 1984 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1984. Incumbent Governor J. Joseph Garrahy retired after four terms in office. Republican nominee and Cranston mayor Edward D. DiPrete defeated Democratic nominee Anthony J. Solomon with 60% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on September 11, 1984.
Democratic primary
Candidates Anthony J. Solomon, Rhode Island State Treasurer Joseph W. Walsh
Results
General election
Candidates Edward D. DiPrete, Republican Anthony J. Solomon, Democratic
Results
By county Edward DiPreteRepublican Anthony SolomonDemocratic County Votes % Votes % Bristol13,29263.8%7,54036.2% Kent50,20069.8%21,68830.2% Newport21,31563.2%12,40036.8% Providence131,46954.7%108,76145.3% Washington28,78369.0%12,92231.0%
Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican All 5
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