1956 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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.

1956 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
November 6, 1956
 
Nominee Dennis J. Roberts Christopher Del Sesto
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 192,315 191,604
Percentage 50.09% 49.91%
Governor before election

Dennis J. Roberts
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Dennis J. Roberts
Democratic

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 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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