1976 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1976 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1976. Democratic nominee J. Joseph Garrahy defeated Republican nominee James L. Taft Jr. with 54.82% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 14, 1976.

Candidates

 * J. Joseph Garrahy, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
 * Giovanni Folcarelli, former Lieutenant Governor

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * J. Joseph Garrahy, Democratic
 * James L. Taft Jr., Republican

Other candidates
 * John C. Swift, Independent
 * Stewart L. Engel, Libertarian