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1976 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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County results
Municipality results
Garrahy
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40?50%
50?60%
60?70%
Taft
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50?60%
60?70%
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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
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Primary elections
were held on September 14, 1976.
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Democratic primary
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Candidates
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Results
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General election
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Candidates
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Major party candidates
- J. Joseph Garrahy, Democratic
- James L. Taft Jr., Republican
Other candidates
- John C. Swift, Independent
- Stewart L. Engel, Libertarian
Results
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