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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.
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| 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 | ||||
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