1980 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1980 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1980. Incumbent Democrat J. Joseph Garrahy defeated Republican nominee Buddy Cianci with 73.71% of the vote.

1980 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

November 4, 1980
 
Nominee J. Joseph Garrahy Buddy Cianci
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 299,174 106,729
Percentage 73.71% 26.29%

Garrahy:      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election

J. Joseph Garrahy
Democratic

Elected Governor

J. Joseph Garrahy
Democratic

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