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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.
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 | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John A. Notte Jr. | 227,318 | 56.64% | ||
| Republican | Christopher Del Sesto (incumbent) | 174,044 | 43.36% | ||
| Majority | 53,274 | ||||
| Turnout | 401,362 | ||||
| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ a b Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
- ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved April 10, 2020.