1956 Ohio gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1956 Ohio gubernatorial election
Country:Ohio
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1954 Ohio gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1954
Next Election:1958 Ohio gubernatorial election
Next Year:1958
Election Date:November 6, 1956
Image1:File:C. William O'Neill (OH).png
Nominee1:C. William O'Neill
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1,984,988
Percentage1:56.04%
Nominee2:Michael DiSalle
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:1,557,103
Percentage2:43.96%
Map Size:210px
Governor
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1956 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956. Republican nominee C. William O'Neill defeated Democratic nominee Michael DiSalle with 56.04% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 8, 1956.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Democratic Primary: May 8, 1956 . Sos.state.oh.us . 2019-06-17.