1970 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1970 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Democrat Frank Licht narrowly defeated Republican nominee Herbert F. DeSimone with 50.07% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 15, 1970.

Candidates

 * Herbert F. DeSimone, Attorney General of Rhode Island
 * Raymond W. Monaco

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Frank Licht, Democratic
 * Herbert F. DeSimone, Republican

Other candidates
 * John E. Powers, Independent