EXECUTIVE · RI · 1985-1991
Edward DiPrete
Governor · Republican · Rhode Island
On the record
Pleaded guilty 1998 to corruption while governor — first RI Gov sent to prison
SEVERITY · FELONY
Background
Edward DiPrete (Republican) was Rhode Island's Governor 1985–1991 (6 years). Took office after J. Joseph Garrahy; succeeded by Bruce Sundlun. Press-relevant: Pleaded guilty 1998 to corruption while governor — first RI Gov sent to prison.
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- J. Joseph Garrahy (1977-1985)
- Philip W. Noel (1973-1977)
- Frank Licht (1969-1973)
- John Chafee (1963-1969)
- John A. Notte Jr. (1961-1963)
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