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.

Democratic primary

Candidates

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

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

• James G. Reynolds

General election

Results

See also

• 1978 United States Senate elections

References