1978 United States Senate election in Rhode Island

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.

Candidates

 * Claiborne Pell, incumbent U.S. Senator
 * Raymond J. Greiner
 * Francis P. Kelley

Candidates

 * James G. Reynolds