Edward D. DiPrete Republican Edward D. DiPrete Republican The 1986 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1986.

Incumbent Republican Edward D. DiPrete defeated Democratic nominee Bruce Sundlun with 64.70% of the vote.

This would be the first of three consecutive races between DiPrete and Sundlun.

Primary elections were held on September 9, 1986.

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