1986 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

none January 2025 September 2023 1986 Rhode Island gubernatorial election Rhode Island Presidential no 1984 Rhode Island gubernatorial election 1984 1988 Rhode Island gubernatorial election 1988 November 4, 1986 File:RI Governor Edward D. DiPrete 1985-1991 (cropped).jpg 150x150px Edward D. DiPrete Republican Party (United States) 208,822 64.70% File:Bruce Sundlun.jpg Bruce Sundlun Democratic Party (United States) 104,504 32.38% 250px County results 250px Municipality results DiPrete: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% Governor Edward D. DiPrete Republican Party (United States) Edward D. DiPrete Republican Party (United States) The 1986 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1986. Incumbent Republican Edward D. DiPrete defeated Democratic nominee Bruce Sundlun with 64.70% of the vote. This would be the first of three consecutive races between DiPrete and Sundlun. Primary elections Primary elections were held on September 9, 1986.http://www.elections.state.ri.us/publications/Election_Publications/Countbooks/1986%20Count%20Book.pdf 1986 Count Book Secretary of State of Rhode Island 1986 January 11, 2019 July 2021 InternetArchiveBot yes Democratic primary Candidates Bruce Sundlun, businessman Steve White Results Democratic primary results Bruce Sundlun Democratic Party (United States) 43,120 75.33 Steve White Democratic Party (United States) 14,124 24.67 57,244 100.00 General election Candidates Major party candidates Edward D. DiPrete, Republican Bruce Sundlun, Democratic Other candidates Robert J. Healey, Independent Tony Affigne, Independent Results 1986 Rhode Island gubernatorial election Republican Party (United States) Edward D. DiPrete (incumbent) 208,822 64.70% Democratic Party (United States) Bruce Sundlun 104,504 32.38% Independent politician Robert J. Healey 5,964 1.85% Independent politician Tony Affigne 3,481 1.08% 104,314 322,724 Republican Party (United States) By county Edward DiPreteRepublican Bruce SundlunDemocratic All Others County Votes % Votes % Votes % Bristol10,81064.5%4,77628.5%1,1837.1% Kent38,12167.0%17,38030.6%1,3592.4% Newport16,54263.3%8,77233.6%8073.1% Providence120,68163.5%64,31233.8%5,0912.7% Washington22,66868.8%9,26428.1%1,0053.1% References 1986 Rhode Island Category:1986 Rhode Island elections Category:November 1986 in the United States Category:1986 in Rhode Island