The 1982 United States Senate election in Michigan took place on November 2, 1982. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Don Riegle was re-elected to a second term in office, defeating Republican U.S. Representative Philip Ruppe.
Republican primary Candidates Deane Baker, candidate for U.S. Senate in 1976 William S. Ballenger Jr., son of Buick Motors founder William Ballenger and candidate for U.S. Representative in 1974 Robert J. Huber, former U.S. Representative from Troy and candidate for U.S. Senate in 1970 and 1976 Philip Ruppe, former U.S. Representative from Houghton
Results
General election Results
See also 1982 United States Senate elections
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