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.
This would be the first of three consecutive races between DiPrete and Sundlun.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on September 9, 1986.
Democratic primary
Candidates Bruce Sundlun, businessman Steve White
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates Edward D. DiPrete, Republican Bruce Sundlun, Democratic
Other candidates Robert J. Healey, Independent Tony Affigne, Independent
Results
By county Edward DiPreteRepublican Bruce SundlunDemocratic All Others County Votes % Votes % Votes % Bristol10,81064.5%4,77628.5%1,1837.1% Kent38,12167.0%17,38030.6%1,3592.4% Newport16,54263.3%8,77233.6%8073.1% Providence120,68163.5%64,31233.8%5,0912.7% Washington22,66868.8%9,26428.1%1,0053.1%
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