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The1982 United States Senate election in Rhode Island took place on November 2, 1982. Incumbent Republican SenatorJohn Chafee successfully sought re-election to a second term, very narrowly defeating DemocratJulius C. Michaelson.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Julius C. Michaelson | 56,800 | 82.37 | |
| Democratic | Helen E. Flynn | 12,159 | 17.63 | |
| Majority | 44,641 | 64.74% | ||
| Total votes | 68,959 | 100.00 | ||
Republican Chafee was re-elected but received a lower percentage of the vote than in 1976. Michaelson had better name recognition than Chafee's previous opponent. Michaelson won Providence County, the state's most populous county, but Chafee was still able to win the state. This was the closest election of his career.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Chafee (inc.) | 175,495 | 51.20 | |
| Democratic | Julius C. Michaelson | 167,283 | 48.80 | |
| Majority | 8,212 | 2.40 | ||
| Total votes | 342,778 | 100.00 | ||
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