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.

1960 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
November 8, 1960
 
Nominee John A. Notte Jr. Christopher Del Sesto
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 227,318 174,044
Percentage 56.64% 43.36%
County results
Notte:      50–60%
Del Sesto:      50-60%
Governor before election

Christopher Del Sesto
Republican

 Elected Governor

John A. Notte Jr.
Democratic

Elections in Rhode Island

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 28, 1960.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
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
1960 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
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

References
  1. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  2. "America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State". Books.google.com. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
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