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Deutsch1956 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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  Roberts: 50–60% 60–70% Del Sesto: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | |||||||||||||||||
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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[edit]
Candidates[edit]
- Dennis J. Roberts, Democratic
- Christopher Del Sesto, Republican
Results[edit]
| 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[edit]
- ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved April 13, 2020.