1982 Rhode Island gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1982 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Country:Rhode Island
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1980 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1980
Next Election:1984 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Next Year:1984
Election Date:November 2, 1982
Image1:File:J. Joseph Garrahy, Rhode Island Governor (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:J. Joseph Garrahy
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:247,208
Percentage1:73.30%
Nominee2:Vincent Marzullo
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:79,602
Percentage2:23.60%
Governor
Before Election:J. Joseph Garrahy
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:J. Joseph Garrahy
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1982 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1982. Incumbent Democrat J. Joseph Garrahy defeated Republican nominee Vincent Marzullo with 73.30% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates