Claim: In the 1988 United States Senate election in Rhode Island held on November 8, 1988, incumbent John Chafee won over a democratic candidate by an almost 10% gap.
Evidence: The 1988 United States Senate election in Rhode Island was held on November 8, 1988. Senator John Chafee won re-election to a third term. John Chafee (Incumbent) 54.59% 45.41% Democratic