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The 1970 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Democrat Frank Licht narrowly defeated Republican nominee Herbert F. DeSimone with 50.07% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on September 15, 1970. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Herbert F. DeSimone | 11,826 | 95.99 | |
| Republican | Raymond W. Monaco | 494 | 4.01 | |
| Total votes | 12,320 | 100.00 | ||
Major party candidates
Other candidates
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank Licht (incumbent) | 173,420 | 50.07% | ||
| Republican | Herbert F. DeSimone | 171,549 | 49.53% | ||
| Socialist Workers | John E. Powers | 1,372 | 0.40% | ||
| Majority | 1,871 | ||||
| Turnout | 346,342 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
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