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1960 Rhode Island gubernatorial election 
Summary
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.
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Notte: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Del Sesto: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections edit
Primary elections were held on September 28, 1960.[1]
Democratic primary edit
Candidates edit
- John A. Notte Jr., incumbent Lieutenant Governor
- Armand H. Cote, former Lieutenant Governor
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John A. Notte Jr. | 73,607 | 56.27 | |
| Democratic | Armand H. Cote | 57,200 | 43.73 | |
| Total votes | 130,807 | 100.00 | ||
General election edit
Candidates edit
- John A. Notte Jr., Democratic
- Christopher Del Sesto, Republican
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John A. Notte Jr. | 227,318 | 56.64% | ||
| Republican | Christopher Del Sesto (incumbent) | 174,044 | 43.36% | ||
| Majority | 53,274 | ||||
| Turnout | 401,362 | ||||
| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | ||||