1978 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1978 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Democrat J. Joseph Garrahy defeated Republican nominee and future Governor Lincoln Almond with 62.79% of the vote.

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * J. Joseph Garrahy, Democratic
 * Lincoln Almond, Republican

Other candidates
 * Joseph A. Doorley Jr., Independent