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1970 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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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 ====
== References ==