page_title: 1956 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
hierarchical_section_title: 1956 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
context_page_description: 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.
context_section_description: 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.
caption: County results
  Roberts:      50–60%
  Sesto:      50-60%