The 1982 United States Senate election in Utah took place on November 2, 1982, concurrently with other elections to the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives, as well as various State and Local elections. Republican Orrin Hatch won re-election against Democratic challenger Ted Wilson. As of 2022, this is the last time a Democrat won more than 40% in a Utah Senate election. Major Candidates Democratic Ted Wilson, Mayor of Salt Lake City Republican Orrin Hatch, incumbent Senator Results See also 1982 United States Senate elections References 1982 United States Senate Utah