1984 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

none January 2025 September 2023 1984 Rhode Island gubernatorial election Rhode Island Presidential no 1982 Rhode Island gubernatorial election 1982 1986 Rhode Island gubernatorial election 1986 November 6, 1984 File:RI Governor Edward D. DiPrete 1985-1991 (cropped).jpg 150x150px Edward D. DiPrete Republican Party (United States) 245,059 60.01% 3x4.svg Anthony J. Solomon Democratic Party (United States) 163,311 39.99% 250px County results 250px Municipality results DiPrete: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80%Solomon: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% Governor J. Joseph Garrahy Democratic Party (United States) Edward D. DiPrete Republican Party (United States) 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.http://www.elections.state.ri.us/publications/Election_Publications/Countbooks/1984%20Count%20Book.pdf 1984 Count Book Secretary of State of Rhode Island 1984 February 2, 2019 February 2021 InternetArchiveBot yes Democratic primary Candidates Anthony J. Solomon, Rhode Island State Treasurer Joseph W. Walsh Results Democratic primary results Anthony J. Solomon Democratic Party (United States) 73,090 57.95 Joseph W. Walsh Democratic Party (United States) 53,041 42.05 126,131 100.00 General election Candidates Edward D. DiPrete, Republican Anthony J. Solomon, Democratic Results 1984 Rhode Island gubernatorial election Republican Party (United States) Edward D. DiPrete 245,059 60.01% Democratic Party (United States) Anthony J. Solomon 163,311 39.99% 81,748 408,375 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) 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 References 1984 Rhode Island Gubernatorial Category:November 1984 in the United States Category:1984 in Rhode Island