The 1992 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1992. Incumbent Democrat Bruce Sundlun defeated Republican nominee Elizabeth A. Leonard with 61.55% of the vote. A Democrat would not be elected Governor of Rhode Island again until Gina Raimondo did so in 2014. Primary elections Primary elections were held on September 15, 1992. Democratic primary Candidates Bruce Sundlun, incumbent Governor Francis X. Flaherty, former Mayor of Warwick Results Republican primary Candidates Elizabeth A. Leonard, businesswoman J. Michael Levesque, Mayor of West Warwick Results General election Candidates Major party candidates Bruce Sundlun, Democratic Elizabeth A. Leonard, Republican Other candidates Joseph F. Devine, Reform Jack D. Potter, Populist John J. Staradumsky, Independent Results References 1992 Rhode Island Gubernatorial