1984 United States Senate election in Rhode Island explained

Election Name:1984 United States Senate election in Rhode Island
Country:Rhode Island
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1978 United States Senate election in Rhode Island
Previous Year:1978
Next Election:1990 United States Senate election in Rhode Island
Next Year:1990
Election Date:November 6, 1984
Image1:Claiborne Pell.jpg
Nominee1:Claiborne Pell
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:285,811
Percentage1:72.66%
Nominee2:Barbara Leonard
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:107,545
Percentage2:27.34%
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Claiborne Pell
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Claiborne Pell
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1984 United States Senate election in Rhode Island took place on November 6, 1984. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Claiborne Pell successfully sought re-election, defeating Republican Barbara M. Leonard.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Republican primary

Candidates

General election

Results

See also