1958 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1958 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958. Republican nominee Christopher Del Sesto defeated Democratic incumbent Dennis J. Roberts with 50.06% of the vote.

1958 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
November 4, 1958
 
Nominee Christopher Del Sesto Dennis J. Roberts
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 176,505 170,275
Percentage 50.90% 49.10%
Governor before election

Dennis J. Roberts
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Christopher Del Sesto
Republican

Elections in Rhode Island

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 17, 1958.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Dennis J. Roberts 53,121 56.12
Democratic Armand H. Cote 41,536 43.88
Total votes 94,657 100.00

General election

Candidates
  • Christopher Del Sesto, Republican
  • Dennis J. Roberts, Democratic

Results
1958 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Christopher Del Sesto 176,505 50.90%
Democratic Dennis J. Roberts 170,275 49.10%
Majority 6,230
Turnout 346,780
Republican gain from Democratic Swing
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
  2. "America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State". Books.google.com. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
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