1982 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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.

1982 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
November 2, 1982
 
Nominee J. Joseph Garrahy Vincent Marzullo
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 247,208 79,602
Percentage 73.30% 23.60%
County results
Garrahy:      60–70%      70–80%
Governor before election

J. Joseph Garrahy
Democratic

 Elected Governor

J. Joseph Garrahy
Democratic

Elections in Rhode Island

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • J. Joseph Garrahy, Democratic
  • Vincent Marzullo, Republican

Other candidates

  • Hilary R. Salk, Citizens
  • Peter Van Daam, Independent

Results
1982 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic J. Joseph Garrahy 247,208 73.30%
Republican Vincent Marzullo 79,602 23.60%
Citizens Hilary R. Salk 7,033 2.09%
Independent Peter Van Daam 3,405 1.01%
Majority 167,606
Turnout 337,259
Democratic hold Swing

References
  1. "1982 Count Book" (PDF). Secretary of State of Rhode Island. 1982. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
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