1956 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

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

The 1956 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956. Incumbent Democratic governor Dennis J. Roberts defeated Republican Christopher Del Sesto narrowly after five thousand ballots were invalidated by the Rhode Island Supreme Court.

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