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1978Final results

1978 election for Rhode Island House District 51

Rhode Island House of Representatives · Rhode Island

Charles J. Moore (R) won with 56.2% of the vote, defeating Edward P. Morrone (D) by 12.5 points.

Charles J. MooreRepublican · winner · incumbent
56.2%2,290
43.8%1,782
4,072 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 1978

Races before and after

EvenR+32.01972R+2.71974R+8.61976R+12.51978D+0.21980D+11.81982

Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET