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1958 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1958 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958. In a rematch of the controversially decided 1956 election, Republican nominee Christopher Del Sesto defeated Democratic incumbent Dennis J. Roberts with 50.90% of the vote.

Primary elections were held on September 17, 1958. Roberts survived a primary challenge from Lieutenant Governor Armand H. Cote with 56.1% of the vote.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

  • Christopher Del Sesto, former director of the state Office of Price Administration and nominee for Governor in 1956 (Republican)
  • Dennis J. Roberts, incumbent Governor since 1951 (Democratic)

Results

References