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
- J. Joseph Garrahy, incumbent governor (Democratic)
- Vincent Marzullo, director of the governor's Energy Office, 1978 nominee for lieutenant governor in 1978 (Republican)
Other candidates
- Hilary R. Salk, Citizens
- Peter Van Daam, Independent
Results
References
