The 1960 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960. Democratic nominee John A. Notte Jr. defeated incumbent Republican Christopher Del Sesto with 56.64% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on September 28, 1960.
Democratic primary
Candidates John A. Notte Jr., incumbent lieutenant governor Armand H. Cote, former lieutenant governor
Results
General election
Candidates John A. Notte Jr., Democratic Christopher Del Sesto, Republican
Results
By county John NotteDemocratic Christopher Del SestoRepublican Others County Votes % Votes % Votes % Bristol9,43251.0%9,04849.0%00.0% Kent27,32250.2%27,08349.8%00.0% Newport15,20756.0%11,92844.0%00.0% Providence164,02159.2%113,27040.8%00.0% Washington11,33647.1%12,71552.9%10.01% Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic Bristol Kent Newport
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