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

By county Joseph GarrahyDemocratic Vincent MazulloRepublican All Others County Votes % Votes % Votes % Bristol12,13471.4%4,46326.2%4092.4% Kent41,11771.2%14,99026.0%1,6472.8% Newport19,19073.6%6,23523.9%6622.6% Providence152,44074.8%45,14522.2%6,2203.0% Washington22,32768.5%8,76926.9%1,5004.6%

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