Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1998
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The 1998 Rhode Island gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1998. Republican Lincoln Almond
defeated Democrat Myrth York
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Lincoln Almond
Lincoln Carter Almond is an American attorney, politician and member of the Republican Party. Almond served as United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island from 1969–1978 and 1981–1993 and latter the 72nd Governor of Rhode Island, serving from 1995 to 2003.- Early life, education and...
defeated Democrat Myrth York
Myrth York
Myrth York is a Democratic politician, former Rhode Island State Senator and three-time unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Rhode Island....
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Candidates
- Myrth YorkMyrth YorkMyrth York is a Democratic politician, former Rhode Island State Senator and three-time unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Rhode Island....
, former Rhode Island State Senator, 1994Rhode Island gubernatorial election, 1994The 1994 Rhode Island gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1994. Republican Lincoln Almond defeated Democrat Myrth York.-Candidates:*Myrth York, former Rhode Island State Senator*Bruce Sundlun, incumbent Governor of Rhode Island...
Democratic nominee for Governor - Jack Dennison Potter, perennial candidate