1988 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1988 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1988. Incumbent Republican Edward D. DiPrete defeated Democratic nominee Bruce Sundlun with 50.83% of the vote.

1988 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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Nominee Edward D. DiPrete Bruce Sundlun Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 203,550 196,925 Percentage 50.8% 49.2%

County results Municipality results DiPrete:      50–60%      60–70% Sundlun:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Edward D. DiPrete Republican Elected Governor Edward D. DiPrete Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 14, 1988.^[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Bruce Sundlun, businessman
• Peter Van Daam

Results

Democratic primary results^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Bruce Sundlun	68,065	90.28
	Democratic	Peter Van Daam	7,328	9.72
Total votes			75,393	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Edward D. DiPrete, Republican
• Bruce Sundlun, Democratic

Results

1988 Rhode Island gubernatorial election^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Edward D. DiPrete (incumbent)	203,550	50.83%
	Democratic	Bruce Sundlun	196,925	49.17%
Majority			6,614
Turnout			400,516
	Republican hold		Swing