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 50.90% of the vote. To Roberts 49.10%

1958 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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Nominee Christopher Del Sesto Dennis J. Roberts Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 176,505 170,275 Percentage 50.90% 49.10%

County results Municipality results Del Sesto:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Roberts:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Dennis J. Roberts Democratic Elected Governor Christopher Del Sesto Republican

Primary elections

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

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Dennis J. Roberts, incumbent governor
• Armand H. Cote, incumbent lieutenant governor

Results

Democratic primary results^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Dennis J. Roberts (incumbent)	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 (incumbent)	170,275	49.10%
Majority			6,230
Turnout			346,780
	Republican gain from Democratic		Swing

References

1. Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
2. Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved April 11, 2020.