1990 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
The 1990 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1990. Democratic nominee Bruce Sundlun defeated incumbent Republican Edward D. DiPrete with 74.15% of the vote.
This is the last time that an incumbent governor of Rhode Island lost re-election.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 11, 1990.Democratic primary
Candidates
- Bruce Sundlun, businessman
- Francis X. Flaherty, Mayor of Warwick
- Joseph R. Paolino Jr., Mayor of Providence
Republican primary
Candidates
- Edward D. DiPrete, incumbent governor
- Steve White