page_title: 1972 United States Senate election in Rhode Island
hierarchical_section_title: 1972 United States Senate election in Rhode Island
context_page_description: The 1972 United States Senate election in Rhode Island took place on November 7, 1972. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Claiborne Pell successfully sought re-election, defeating Republican John Chafee.
context_section_description: The 1972 United States Senate election in Rhode Island took place on November 7, 1972. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Claiborne Pell successfully sought re-election, defeating Republican John Chafee.
caption: County results
  Pell:      50–60% 
  Chafee:      50-60%