1956 United States Senate election in Indiana explained

Election Name:1956 United States Senate election in Indiana
Country:Indiana
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1950 United States Senate election in Indiana
Previous Year:1950
Next Election:1962 United States Senate election in Indiana
Next Year:1962
Election Date:November 6, 1956
Image1:File:HomerCapehart.jpg
Nominee1:Homer Capehart
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1,084,262
Percentage1:55.21%
Nominee2:Claude Wickard
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:871,781
Percentage2:44.39%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Homer Capehart
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Homer Capehart
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1956 United States Senate election in Indiana took place on November 6, 1956. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Homer Capehart was re-elected to a third term in office, defeating former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Claude Wickard.

General election

Candidates

Results

See also