The 1958 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958. In a rematch of the controversially decided 1956 election, Republican nominee Christopher Del Sesto defeated Democratic incumbent Dennis J. Roberts with 50.90% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on September 17, 1958. Roberts survived a primary challenge from Lieutenant Governor Armand H. Cote with 56.1% of the vote.
Democratic primary Candidates Dennis J. Roberts, incumbent Governor since 1951 Armand H. Cote, Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island
Results
General election Candidates Christopher Del Sesto, former director of the state Office of Price Administration and nominee for Governor in 1956 (Republican) Dennis J. Roberts, incumbent Governor since 1951 (Democratic)
Results
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