1980 Rhode Island gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1980 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Country:Rhode Island
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1978 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1978
Next Election:1982 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Next Year:1982
Election Date:November 4, 1980
Image1:File:J. Joseph Garrahy, Rhode Island Governor (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:J. Joseph Garrahy
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:299,174
Percentage1:73.71%
Nominee2:Buddy Cianci
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:106,729
Percentage2:26.29%
Governor
Before Election:J. Joseph Garrahy
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:J. Joseph Garrahy
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1980 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1980. Incumbent Democrat J. Joseph Garrahy defeated Republican nominee Buddy Cianci with 73.71% of the vote.

General election

Candidates