The 1978 United States Senate election in Rhode Island took place on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Claiborne Pell successfully sought re-election, defeating Republican James G. Reynolds.

Democratic primary Candidates Claiborne Pell, incumbent U.S. Senator Raymond J. Greiner Francis P. Kelley

Results

Republican primary Candidates James G. Reynolds

General election Results

See also 1978 United States Senate elections

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