1970Final results
1970 election for Rhode Island House District 97
Rhode Island House of Representatives · Rhode Island
George C. Cottrell (D) won with 65.4% of the vote, defeating Viola M. Marshall (R) by 35.4 points.
George C. CottrellDemocrat · winner · incumbent
65.4%1,450
Viola M. MarshallRepublican
30.0%665
Frances H. BriscoePeace and Freedom
4.6%102
2,217 votes
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1970
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The candidates
George C. Cottrell (D)Viola M. Marshall (R)
Also on the ballot: Frances H. Briscoe (Peace and Freedom), 4.6%