1958 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Nominee
Christopher Del Sesto
Dennis J. Roberts
Party
Republican
Democratic
Popular vote
176,505
170,275
Percentage
50.90%
49.10%
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
The 1958 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958. Republican nominee Christopher Del Sesto defeated Democratic incumbent Dennis J. Roberts with 50.06% of the vote.
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 [ ]
General election [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Christopher Del Sesto, Republican
Dennis J. Roberts, Democratic
Results [ ]
References [ ]