1956 Illinois gubernatorial election

The Illinois gubernatorial election of 1956 was held in Illinois on November 6, 1956.[1] Incumbent Governor William Stratton, a Republican, narrowly won reelection to a second term.

1956 Illinois gubernatorial election
November 6, 1956
Turnout82.69% 0.57 pp
 
Nominee William Stratton Richard B. Austin
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 2,171,786 2,134,909
Percentage 50.34% 49.48%
County Results

Stratton:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

Austin:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Governor before election

William Stratton
Republican

 Elected Governor

William Stratton
Republican

Elections in Illinois

Election information

The primaries and general election both coincided with those for federal offices (United States President, House, and United States Senate) and those for other state offices. The election was part of the 1956 Illinois elections.

Turnout

In the primaries, turnout was 32.56%, with a total of 1,620,871 votes cast.[1][2]

In the general election, turnout was 82.69%, with a total of 4,314,611 ballots cast.[1][3]

Primaries

Primaries were held on April 10, 1960.[1]

Democratic primary
Gubernatorial Democratic primary[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Herbert C. Paschen 475,813 57.80
Democratic Morris B. Sachs 347,458 42.20
Write-in Others 10 0.00
Total votes 823,281 100

Republican primary
Gubernatorial Republican primary[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican William G. Stratton (incumbent) 556,909 69.82
Republican Warren E. Wright 187,645 23.53
Republican Lar "America Fist" Daly 24,808 3.11
Republican Sidney McKee Ward 15,979 2.00
Republican Anthony A. Polley 12,217 1.53
Write-in Others 32 0.00
Total votes 797,590 100

General election

Herbert C. Paschen was replaced by Richard B. Austin as Democratic nominee.

Gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican William G. Stratton (incumbent) 2,171,786 50.34
Democratic Richard B. Austin 2,134,909 49.48
Socialist Labor Edward C. Cross 7,874 0.18
Write-in Others 42 0.00
Total votes 4,314,611 100
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References
  1. "OFFICIAL VOTE of the STATE OF ILLINOIS Cast at the GENERAL ELECTION, NOVEMBER 6, 1956 JUDICIAL ELECTION, 1955, 1956 • PRIMARY ELECTION GENERAL PRIMARY, APRIL 10 1958" (PDF). Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  2. "OFFICIAL VOTE Cast at the PRIMARY ELECTION MARCH 16, 1982" (PDF). www.elections.il.gov. Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  3. "OFFICIAL VOTE Cast at the GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 2, 1982" (PDF). www.elections.il.gov. Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
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