1982 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

1982 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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Nominee J. Joseph Garrahy Vincent Marzullo
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 247,208 79,602
Percentage 73.30% 23.60%

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Municipality results
Garrahy:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election

J. Joseph Garrahy
Democratic

Elected Governor

J. Joseph Garrahy
Democratic

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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, 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 (incumbent) 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. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 22, 2012. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
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