1982 United States Senate election in Michigan explained

Election Name:1982 United States Senate election in Michigan
Country:Michigan
Flag Year:1956
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1976 United States Senate election in Michigan
Previous Year:1976
Next Election:1988 United States Senate election in Michigan
Next Year:1988
Election Date:November 2, 1982
Image1:File:Riegle2.jpg
Nominee1:Don Riegle
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1,728,793
Percentage1:57.74%
Nominee2:Philip Ruppe
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:1,223,288
Percentage2:40.85%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Don Riegle
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Don Riegle
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1982 United States Senate election in Michigan took place on November 2, 1982. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Don Riegle was re-elected to a second term in office, defeating Republican U.S. Representative Philip Ruppe.

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

See also