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%

Roberts:      50–60%      60–70%
Del Sesto:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Dennis J. Roberts
Democratic

Elected Governor

Dennis J. Roberts
Democratic

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