1970 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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.

1970 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

November 3, 1970
 
Nominee Frank Licht Herbert DeSimone
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 173,420 171,549
Percentage 50.07% 49.53%

Licht:      50–60%
DeSimone:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Frank Licht
Democratic

Elected Governor

Frank Licht
Democratic

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