1960 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
The 1960 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960. Democratic nominee John A. Notte Jr. defeated incumbent Republican Christopher Del Sesto with 56.64% of the vote.
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 28, 1960.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- John A. Notte Jr., incumbent Lieutenant Governor
- Armand H. Cote, former Lieutenant Governor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | John A. Notte Jr. | 73,607 | 56.27 | |
| Democratic | Armand H. Cote | 57,200 | 43.73 | |
| Total votes | 130,807 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
- John A. Notte Jr., Democratic
- Christopher Del Sesto, Republican
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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| Democratic | John A. Notte Jr. | 227,318 | 56.64% | ||
| Republican | Christopher Del Sesto | 174,044 | 43.36% | ||
| Majority | 53,274 | ||||
| Turnout | 401,362 | ||||
| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | ||||
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References
- "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
- "America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State". Books.google.com. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
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