diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 0e338591..a10c4970 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@
     "chai-as-promised": "^6.0.0",
     "check-for-leaks": "^1.2.0",
     "devtron": "^1.3.0",
-    "electron": "~1.6.2",
+    "electron": "~1.8.2",
     "electron-packager": "^8.6.0",
     "electron-winstaller": "^2.2.0",
     "husky": "^0.14.3",
@@ -58,4 +58,4 @@
       "mocha": true
     }
   }
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+}