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