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The 1978 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Democrat J. Joseph Garrahy defeated Republican nominee and future Governor Lincoln Almond with 62.79% of the vote.
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | J. Joseph Garrahy (incumbent) | 197,386 | 62.79% | ||
| Republican | Lincoln Almond | 96,596 | 30.73% | ||
| Independent | Joseph A. Doorley Jr. | 20,381 | 6.48% | ||
| Majority | 100,790 | ||||
| Turnout | 314,363 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
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