1980 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1980 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

← 1978 November 4, 1980 1982 →
 
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

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.