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.
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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.
Primaries
Primaries were held on April 10, 1960.[1]
Democratic primary
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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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
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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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.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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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
- "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.
- "OFFICIAL VOTE Cast at the PRIMARY ELECTION MARCH 16, 1982" (PDF). www.elections.il.gov. Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
- "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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