| Election Name: | 1856 Dallas mayoral election |
| Country: | Dallas |
| Type: | municipal |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Next Election: | 1857–1858 Dallas mayoral election |
| Next Year: | 1857–1858 |
| Election Date: | April 5, 1856 |
| Candidate1: | Dr. Samuel B. Pryor |
| Party1: | Independent (politician) |
| Popular Vote1: | 58 |
| Percentage1: | 63.1% |
| Candidate2: | A. D. Rice |
| Party2: | Independent (politician) |
| Popular Vote2: | 34 |
| Percentage2: | 36.9% |
| Mayor | |
| Before Election: | Office established |
| After Election: | Dr. Samuel B. Pryor |
| After Party: | Independent (politician) |
The 1856 Dallas mayoral election was the first mayoral election in Dallas, Texas. The election was held on April 5, 1856. In the election, Dr. Samuel B. Pryor defeated challenger and eventual mayor A. D. Rice.[1]