1982 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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.

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * J. Joseph Garrahy, Democratic
 * Vincent Marzullo, Republican

Other candidates
 * Hilary R. Salk, Citizens
 * Peter Van Daam, Independent