1956 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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1956 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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  RI Governor Dennis Joseph Roberts.jpg RI Governor Christopher Del Sesto.jpg
Nominee Dennis J. Roberts Christopher Del Sesto
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 192,315 191,604
Percentage 50.09% 49.91%
1956 Rhode Island gubernatorial election results map by municipality.svg
Governor before election

Dennis J. Roberts
Democratic

Elected Governor

Dennis J. Roberts
Democratic

The 1956 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956. Incumbent Democrat Dennis J. Roberts defeated Republican nominee Christopher Del Sesto with 50.09% of the vote.

General election[]

Candidates[]

  • Dennis J. Roberts, Democratic
  • Christopher Del Sesto, Republican

Results[]

1956 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Dennis J. Roberts (incumbent) 192,315 50.09%
Republican Christopher Del Sesto 191,604 49.91%
Majority 711
Turnout 383,919
Democratic hold Swing

References[]

  1. ^ Cook, Rhodes (17 November 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
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