The 1982 United States Senate election in Rhode Island took place on November 2, 1982. Incumbent Republican Senator John Chafee successfully sought re-election to a second term, defeating Democrat Julius C. Michaelson. Republican primary Candidates John Chafee Democratic primary Candidates Julius C. Michaelson, former Attorney General of Rhode Island Helen E. Flynn Results General election Results See also 1982 United States Senate elections References External links Rhode Island 1982 1982 Rhode Island elections