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