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The 1988 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1988. Incumbent Republican Edward D. DiPrete defeated Democratic nominee Bruce Sundlun with 50.83% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 14, 1988.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Bruce Sundlun, businessman
- Peter Van Daam
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Bruce Sundlun | 68,065 | 90.28 | |
Democratic | Peter Van Daam | 7,328 | 9.72 | |
Total votes | 75,393 | 100.00 |
General election
Candidates
- Edward D. DiPrete, Republican
- Bruce Sundlun, Democratic
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Edward D. DiPrete (incumbent) | 203,550 | 50.83% | ||
Democratic | Bruce Sundlun | 196,925 | 49.17% | ||
Majority | 6,614 | ||||
Turnout | 400,516 | ||||
Republican hold | Swing |
References
- ^ a b c "1988 Count Book" (PDF). Secretary of State of Rhode Island. 1988. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 27, 2018. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
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