The 1982 United States Senate election in Michigan took place on November 2, 1982. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Don Riegle was re-elected to a second term in office, defeating Republican U.S. Representative Philip Ruppe.
Republican primary
Candidates
- Deane Baker, candidate for U.S. Senate in 1976
- William S. Ballenger Jr., son of Buick Motors founder William Ballenger and candidate for U.S. Representative in 1974
- Robert J. Huber, former U.S. Representative from Troy and candidate for U.S. Senate in 1970 and 1976
- Philip Ruppe, former U.S. Representative from Houghton
Results
General election
Results
See also
References