1986 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1986 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1986. Incumbent Republican Edward D. DiPrete defeated Democratic nominee Bruce Sundlun with 64.70% of the vote.

1986 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

November 4, 1986
 
Nominee Edward D. DiPrete Bruce Sundlun
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 208,822 104,504
Percentage 64.70% 32.38%

DiPrete:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election

Edward D. DiPrete
Republican

Elected Governor

Edward D. DiPrete
Republican

This would be the first of three consecutive races between DiPrete and Sundlun.

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